Original U.S. WWI 5th Infantry Red Diamond Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet

The Red Diamond on this helmet identifies it as the Red Diamond division of the 5th Infantry and makes it much more desirable. The helmet is over 100 years old and is in good condition and shows age and wear in an appropriate and desirable way. It doesn't have the chin strap but the inner cloth lining is there and the two rings that held the chin strap are there. The helmet measures 12 1/4" by 11 1/4" with a height of 5".
Below is some information about the Red Diamond Division.

"The 5th Division adopted a red diamond as its shoulder sleeve insignia. The color red was selected in honor of World War I commander John E. McMahon, who was a member of the Army's Field Artillery branch. The diamond shape was chosen in recognition of the Diamond Dyes company, a maker of fabric coloring products whose ad slogan "It Never Runs" conveyed a martial meaning during war. The shape of the diamond in the 5th Division's insignia represents strength, because in bridge construction the trusses that provide the greatest durability are mutually supporting isosceles triangles."

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12 1/4" x 11 1/4" x 5"

Militaria, Helmets & Uniforms

18%

Patricia Funt Oxman | (203) 984-4813 | pf@patriciafuntantiques.com

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Private Residence

New Canaan, CT 06840

When to Pickup

Sunday, 3/24, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm

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