British made US Model 1917 helmet with an OD painted exterior and light sand finish. Exterior shows light wear from age, use and storage. Helmet has no dents and no rust spots.

Painted on the helmet exterior is a 2.75 inch wide black band around the base of the crown with another one approx. 0.50 an inch wide around the apex of the crown and a circular dot at apex. Looking down on the helmet from above the paint gives the helmet a target look.

Interior liner of helmet is loose with a broken leather chinstrap. The black oilcloth of the liner is complete but a little dry with a small tear at front. Dot of white paint with collection number marked on the rim edge near chinstrap keeper. Also marked on the underside of the rim in black paint is “NORMAN C. WEBB  #2357231 MOT. AMMUNITION TRAIN #112.”

Motor Ammunition Train #112 was a Quartermaster unit that served in the US during the war.

Norman C. Webb, serial number 2357231 was 20 years old and from Manch Chunk, Carbon County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted. He reported to Fort Slocum, New York on February 7, 1918. Webb was promoted to Private First Class on October 17, 1918 and Cook October 25, 1918. He was discharged on May 14, 1919.

This helmet is from the collection of the late Bob Jones of McSherrystown, Pa. Bob was a World War Two Navy veteran who collected World War One items from his youth.    [ad]

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