Original WWI British-Made Mk I “Doughboy” Helmet with Chinese Nationalist Insignia - Used in 1942 Film Flying Tigers Other European Militaria as often these were sold

as often these were sold to retailers

and we believe it is from the time of original manufacture

a genuine war hero who mustered out of the Ninth New Jersey Infantry as a first lieutenant in 1865

It has a desirable original front carry handle

who wore the parachutist's coat and trousers (M-1942/43) Tankers

Original WWI British-Made Mk I “Doughboy” Helmet with Chinese Nationalist Insignia - Used in 1942 Film Flying Tigers Other European Militaria as often these were soldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original British WWI Mark I Brodie steel helmet, later painted with the Chinese Nationalist Blue Sky with White Sun emblem and used as a movie prop in the 1942 Republic Pictures film Flying Tigers. The underside of the brim is clearly stamped: HS 387 The HS marking is associated with Hadfields Ltd. of Sheffield, England, one of the firms connected with British Mark I Brodie helmet production during the