(6) U.S. Army WWI Helmets, all with rust and loss as noted: (1) marked "T" within a Black Spade for the Texas National Guard, no liner, partial strap poor condition, rim marked "YJ154" (Taylor Wharton Co., Pittsburg); (1) camouflage, no unit markings, retains liner and leather strap, marked at the rim "ZA197" (Crosby Mfg. Co, Buffalo); (1) the front with the 2nd Infantry Division also known as the Indian Head Division, no liner, partial leather strap, the interior rim marked ZC46 (Edward G. Budd Co, Phila.); (1) marked at front with white 1 over red A brown H red R, all on circular blue field, no liner or strap, the interior rim marked "ZC178" (Edward G. Budd Co., Phila.); (1) medic, red cross on circular blue field, no liner or strap, rim marked "ZC192" (Edward G. Budd Co., Phila.); (1) no unit marking, interior retains liner in rough condition and broken strap, rim marked "ZC31" (Edward G. Budd Co. Phila.), for shipping each approx. 12.25" x 11.25" x 5", total of all approx. 10.85lbs    **Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12

 

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