The tripod is currently fitted with the "finger mount" intended for optics
The wooden stock is shaped to fit against the shoulder
The Gurkha Army was made up of principally Infantry Battalions and some Artillery Units
who in turn sold several items to the specialist from which IMA obtained the framed signature
Casualty Report from 1944-09-11 12:15
Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with AEF Advance Sector Panel Camouflage Paint Uniforms The tripod is currently fittedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic condition genuine Great War hand painted camouflage helmet, with a complete original liner and chinstrap. The helmet features textured original period colored panel camouflage paint in a multitude of colors, including white, blue, red, burgundy, and purple, with black borders between the panels. This is a scheme we have not seem before, and research indicates that it was used by A. E. F. "Advance