Helmet Identification

[instigator008]

The pics aren't the greatest but seem to show an MKI with a cork type finish. I have not seen this style of liner before. Is it a new replacement/repro or some other variant? Seller says its marked FS 175 on the lid itself.

[gel65]

This is a ww2 model 1917 A1 also refered to as the kelly helmet the liner from what I see is most likey original

[Nitram]

Looks good to me. Kelly's are rather uncommon, so go for it if the the price is good.

Nitram

[ppp p]

But You have to know the shell is British MkI.
Piotrek

[instigator008]

Thanks guys. What would a fair price be for one in this condition?

[aj4010]

Thanks guys. What would a fair price be for one in this condition?

I recently bought a nice one for $130.00 CAD. They do go for more though. Difficult to judge the condition of yours, the pics are not the best.

Kind Regards,

Andy

[moaning minnie]

But You have to know the shell is British MkI.
Piotrek

so didn't the US make m17a postwar shells for the kelly style helmet etc?is it unusual for a mk1 made in britain issued for the USEF in 1917 to reuse and refit postwar war 1930's.dave.

[ppp p]

so didn't the US make m17a postwar shells for the kelly style helmet etc?is it unusual for a mk1 made in britain issued for the USEF in 1917 to reuse and refit postwar war 1930's.dave.

The steel shell for USM1917A1 is stamped one letter ("A" - "D") and number, f.e.: "1A", 2B", "12C", "3D". But You can also find British shell MkI or USM1917.
http://www.helmy.w8w.pl/amerykanski%20wz.M1917A1.htm
USA 1917 A1
.: World War Helmets - Etats-Unis - Casque US Model 1917 - A1 :.
Piotrek

[aj4010]

The steel shell for USM1917A1 is stamped one letter ("A" - "D") and number, f.e.: "1A", 2B", "12C", "3D". But You can also find British shell MkI or USM1917.
http://www.helmy.w8w.pl/amerykanski%20wz.M1917A1.htm
USA 1917 A1
.: World War Helmets - Etats-Unis - Casque US Model 1917 - A1 :.
Piotrek

Thanks for the info. Interesting. I have one with no stamps at all. I will put up some pics on my own thread, rather than hijack this one.

Best Regards,

Andy

[moaning minnie]

The steel shell for USM1917A1 is stamped one letter ("A" - "D") and number, f.e.: "1A", 2B", "12C", "3D". But You can also find British shell MkI or USM1917.
http://www.helmy.w8w.pl/amerykanski%20wz.M1917A1.htm
USA 1917 A1
.: World War Helmets - Etats-Unis - Casque US Model 1917 - A1 :.
Piotrek

thanks for the info piotrek,what astonishes me is how close on production time these were done right before the arrival of the iconic M1 helmet,cheers dave.