Original WWI U.S. Army III Corps Marked M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap - Size 6 ⅞ U.S. Machine Guns to avoid fatigue during long

to avoid fatigue during long parades

A from of "Kris" this was known as a Piso-Pendang and has a 20" Damascus type blade decorated on both sides with carved sea serpents and East Indian script all picked out in gold

The medal has darkened over the years but still shows everything clearly

The reverse features a solid back and is maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 100 on the pin catch (very tiny)

the knife was issued to other soldiers such as Army Air Corps crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet

Original WWI U.S. Army III Corps Marked M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap - Size 6 ⅞ U.S. Machine Guns to avoid fatigue during longOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and an original liner. The front features the painted Unit Insignia of the U. S. Army III Corps emblem in the center. The Division Insignia maintains most of the original paint and remains bold and easy to see. It has a central white triangle, with three long dark blue or black triangles connected to it. The