Original U.S. WWI USMC Marine BELLAU WOOD Hand Painted M1917 Doughboy Helmet 21st Century This most likely means that

This most likely means that the handle had to be replaced or refit at arsenal at some point

and shows use and has old pitting scars overall

ALLEN'S PAT

36 caliber "Navy" model

and the tip shows no damage at all

Original U.S. WWI USMC Marine BELLAU WOOD Hand Painted M1917 Doughboy Helmet 21st Century This most likely means thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Every U. S. marine knows the famous quotes from their comrades fighting in 1918 in the Battle of Belleau Wood: Retreat, hell we just got here! by Capt. Lloyd Williams, and Cmon you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever? by Gunnery Sgt. Dan Daley. Every marine proudly claims the Devil dogs moniker because of their ferocity in combat. Alongside the Battles of Fallujah, Khe Sanh, Chosin, and Iwo Jima, Belleau