Original U.S. Marine Corps WWII USMC M1917A1 Kelly Helmet With Textured Paint - As Used During The Battle of Wake Island Ancient except for a name written

except for a name written on the underside of the leather sweatband

as indicated by the regimental marking stamped on the butt plate tang: 3

It's a definitely USGI "bring back" from WWII

At first look this is a highly desirable Martini Henry cavalry carbine dated 1883 and stamped as manufactured by Enfield in North London

We've never seen a large Japanese Flag converted to a "Good Luck" flag like this

Original U.S. Marine Corps WWII USMC M1917A1 Kelly Helmet With Textured Paint - As Used During The Battle of Wake Island Ancient except for a name writtenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, excellent condition M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet with a Marine Corps EGA attached to the front, dating from the 1936 1942 period. The helmet is complete with the original liner and is without the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets. The chinstrap is complete. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. The original