Doughboy helmet

[edwin]

Dear all,

Last year I got this doughboy helmet from ebay said to be from a pioneer of the US 2nd division who participated in the Meusse-Argonne offensive in late 1918.

Side view:


Back view:


Interior with complete liner and orginial chinstrap I believe:


Moreover, the following number (ZC 186) is stamped into the edge of the back:




What does this number mean?

Regards,

Edwin

 

[reservist1]

The numbers stamped into your US Model 1917 helmet identify the specific heat treatment (Austenite number) and the lot number of the helmet. These numbers were used for quality control purposes.

The following link contains additional information on the Model 1917 helmet.

http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/helmet17.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Reservist1

 

[edwin]

The numbers stamped into your US Model 1917 helmet identify the specific heat treatment (Austenite number) and the lot number of the helmet. These numbers were used for quality control purposes.

The following link contains additional information on the Model 1917 helmet.

http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/helmet17.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Reservist1

Thanks for the link :thumbright:

Regards,

Edwin