Original U.S. WWI Marine Corps British-Made Mk. I Helmet with EGA Device & Full Liner and Chinstrap

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an incredibly nice British-made Mk. I helmet that was issued to a United States Marine during the Great War. This very nice example is complete with liner and chin strap, and still has original period textured paint on the outer shell. Most notably the helmet features a P1917 EGA (Eagle Globe Anchor) cap badge. The badge is a bit loose on the front of the helmet, and retains its original backing.

The shell is maker-marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads D/F 102, indicating the helmet was made by James Dixon & Sons while the steel was rolled by Thomas Firth and Sons. The heat stamp and the split rivets on the chinstrap bales are a solid indication and a good reference point for identifying British made helmets for American use during the Great War.

The complete liner and chinstrap are retained but show heavy wear. The original rubber “donut” is intact under the wool pad, but it is beginning to break through the wool.

There is some dirt and heavy rust on the shell, which we left in place to preserve the patina. There is also some heavy wear to the EGA. The back of the EGA retains the washer and nut, and it is very tight to the helmet. We have not removed the EGA as it appears to have been there for a long time.

This is a wonderful and seldom seen piece of Marine Corps history. Comes ready to be proudly displayed!