Original Austro-Hungarian WWI M17 Helmet with Original Canvas Cover in Size 68 as Featured on Cover of “At Arms Length: Trench Clubs and Maces” by David F. Machnicki Italian Flags with little to no signs

with little to no signs of use

This is an absolutely fantastic grouping attributed to 1st Lieutenant William R

contractor 0019 is thought to be SMF or possibly Paul Weyersberg both well known names in Solingen who were known producers of these earlier in the war

This radio was used on B-17 and B-24 bombers and got its name because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson

and the top cover still opens to show the dummy receiver

Original Austro-Hungarian WWI M17 Helmet with Original Canvas Cover in Size 68 as Featured on Cover of “At Arms Length: Trench Clubs and Maces” by David F. Machnicki Italian Flags with little to no signsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. It cannot be overstated how unbearably difficult it is to find a First World War helmet with a period applied canvas burlap cover. For years, collectors have attempted to make their own by artificially aging covers onto helmets, but its impossible to replicate the genuine article. This is one of the most pristine known examples of a period applied covered steel helmet, and was featured on the cover of At Arms Length: