United States. A First War M1917 Camouflage 'Coming Home' Helmet, British Made Auction cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR"

cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" bronze on the reverse

Insignia in silver with red enamels

stamped "NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF CANADA

This extensive worn and used example remains in a very fine condition

Tostrup) and marked "925S" (silver) on the loop

United States. A First War M1917 Camouflage 'Coming Home' Helmet, British Made Auction cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR"While 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