Original WWI U.S. Army III Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap U.S. Edged Weapons so it may just be

so it may just be a leather artifact

Ewell (3/501)

and there is a bit of missing finish in those areas

The markings on the blade above the date are 東京砲兵工廠

The top facet of the barrel does have what appears to be a makers name

Original WWI U.S. Army III Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap U.S. Edged Weapons so it may just beOnly One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet with original liner. The shell is marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZA28. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The paint is in good condition both inside and outside the helmet. The liner is present and is still attached to the shell. The chin strap is present and comes in one