Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Detroit Police Helmet British Machine Guns Just south of Höfen

Just south of Höfen

Up until WWI

This assembly includes the joint pin nut

There are not any regimental marks

The case with carry handle and keyed lock bears a permanent 4-inch by 1 inch plaque reading:

Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Detroit Police Helmet British Machine Guns Just south of HöfenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet original made for WWI that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. It was then repainted and reissued for the City of Detroit Police Department. Overall condition is very good with original paint remaining, a WWII issue canvas chin strap and updated WW2 issue web liner. World War II,