Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Textured Paint - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Bayonets The reverse taper Grosse Gewehrpanzergranate

The reverse taper Grosse Gewehrpanzergranate was not a effective geometry and and there were simplifications that could be made as well

they later had to turn to the French for guns after running out of ammunition

A very interesting Spencer Model 1860 Civil War Carbine with Serial umber of 16628 indicating late 1863 manufacture

with the same cherry-blossom motifs and pebbling as seen on the grip mounts

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Textured Paint - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Bayonets The reverse taper Grosse GewehrpanzergranateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. This very nice example is complete with a liner and complete chinstrap, and still has original period textured paint on the outer shell.