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Lot 283
WWI U.S. M1917 Steel “Doughboy” Helmet with Extensive Hand-Painted Patriotic Motifs, Named to John C. Glenn
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
U.S. Model 1917 steel helmet (“doughboy”) featuring an elaborate period hand-painted decorative scheme. The helmet is adorned with patriotic and symbolic imagery including the Great Seal eagle, the Statue of Liberty, an American eagle over a globe, and multicolored geometric panels suggestive of unit or campaign motifs.
The shell retains its classic shallow-domed profile with rolled edge, consistent with U.S.-produced M1917 helmets. Interior retains its original oilcloth liner and leather chinstrap. Shell is stamped “ZC 55,” indicating wartime manufacture.
Dimensions: 4.25 h x 12.25 d x 11.25 w in.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Original steel shell with period repaint and extensive hand-painted decoration. Surface shows expected age-related wear, including paint loss, craquelure, and scattered oxidation. Interior liner is present but worn with fraying to the suspension netting; chinstrap intact but aged and stiff. Painted surfaces remain largely intact and display well despite wear. The helmet is inscribed “John C. Glenn.”
Overall Dimensions
Height: 4.25
Width: 12.25
Depth: 11.25
Weight: 2.00 lbs
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