Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Sales and definitely shows some age

and definitely shows some age related degradation and missing material

The “US” is faded on the front and can’t be read

It is unsure when this was done

as of 1 May

It bears serial number 3130 on the bottom front of the receiver

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Sales and definitely shows some ageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl