Original U.S. Early WWII USMC Marine M1917A1 Kelly Helmet as used in the Battle of Wake Island MG 34 Bomb Release

Bomb Release

Sweet-Escott wired a message to the Australian fleet

very uncommon

- Ike jacket in excellent condition with 474th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) patch (left shoulder)

Unfortunately the pictures are somewhat low quality

Original U.S. Early WWII USMC Marine M1917A1 Kelly Helmet as used in the Battle of Wake Island MG 34 Bomb ReleaseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine excellent condition M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet, with a correct bronze Marine Corps EGA attached to the front, dating from the 1936 1942 period. The helmet is complete with the original liner support, though the leather components of the liner have almost all deteriorated, so only the band remains. The chinstrap is complete, and has the correct blacked case brass buckles. The shell has the original OD