Original U.S. WWI 5th Infantry “Red Diamond” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete Schwarzlose MG but might stand a conversion

but might stand a conversion back to flintlock for the advanced Gunsmith or Collector

The colors remain nice and bright

As used in the Hollywood Film Escape from LA

On 2 August 1990

the 28th went into action on the northwestern section of the pocket in the Kaysersberg Valley supporting the beleaguered 3rd Infantry Division

Original U.S. WWI 5th Infantry “Red Diamond” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete Schwarzlose MG but might stand a conversionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic genuine Great War hand painted 5th Infantry Division helmet. The helmet features a beautiful Red Diamond on the front and is an American made example. The 5th Division adopted a red diamond as its shoulder sleeve insignia. The color red was selected in honor of World War I commander John E. McMahon, who was a member of the Army's Field Artillery branch. The diamond shape was chosen in recognition