Original U.S. WWI 26th Yankee Division Unit Painted British Made Mk. I Helmet - 101st Supply Train - VERY Rare Insignia Japanese Uniforms This is either due to

This is either due to heat expansion from firing which caused the blue to flake or uncleaned fingerprints from the owner grabbing hold of the barrel to tip-up and reload the cylinder

but that was most likely not the intent

- This helmet represents a Freikorps Helmet with the eagle proudly painted on the front

Production of the aircraft continued well after the war

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Original U.S. WWI 26th Yankee Division Unit Painted British Made Mk. I Helmet - 101st Supply Train - VERY Rare Insignia Japanese Uniforms This is either due toOriginal Item. Only One Available. During World War I, the U. S. 26th Division became well known for their helmet insignia, which varied between every individual unit, including the smaller and niche ones, which have since become extremely sought after by collectors. This is one such example, bearing the insignia of the 101st Supply Train, which featured a ships anchor with 101 and YD painted to the left and right respectively. This helmet is a very