Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge & Liner German SS according to Yedinak

according to Yedinak

it is very unlikely that this pistol was in Pearson's possession during the battle

The 100th were in constant battle from 22 October until dusk of 23 October

Office of the Division Commander

There is some pitting in the pan and around the touch hole

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge & Liner German SS according to YedinakOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, and is one of only a few that we had had, as they are very hard to come by. This very nice example is complete with most of the original period OD Green paint on the outer shell, and still has an original liner and chin strap. More importantly, the front still has a genuine bronze WWI USMC EGA Badge! The underside of the rim is stamped