Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet British Antique Guns and the bottom is marked

and the bottom is marked “State of Alabama”

and then abandoned

This is a high quality TOMBAK version

has three parts: a white rectangular background

and there are two small holes drilled through the size

Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet British Antique Guns and the bottom is markedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a rare and unique hand painted helmet for the 5th Aero Reconnaissance Squadron in World War One. It features a sky blue painted shell with a red painted rim around the skirt. The dome has a red, blue and white roundel painted on top. The front of the helmet has the words Le Valdahon painted in white with red trim. Le Valdahon is for Valdahon Airfield at Camp du Valdahon in Doubs, France. The camp opened in 1907 as