United States. A First War M1917 Camouflage 'Coming Home' Helmet, British Made Hold and with Gold sun rays

and with Gold sun rays between the arms of the cross

A very good example of an early Observer’s badge

IV Class Officer and V Class Knight

the obverse with a central shield and Bavarian checkered flag

United States. A First War M1917 Camouflage 'Coming Home' Helmet, British Made Hold and with Gold sun raysWhile there is a consensus that the A. E. F. never wore camouflage helmets at the front during the Great War, having an ornately painted helmet to arrive back in America was a popular mindset. This is an excellent example of such a concept, a British manufactured M17 helmet with an undercoat of field green, sand texture paint, with original liner and chinstrap, manufactures label remains intact on centre, exterior of helmet presents a red, green, blue