Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Revolutionary War Because SD2s were always dropped

Because SD2s were always dropped in groups (never individually) the discovery of one unexploded SD2 was a reliable indication that others had been dropped nearby

The Lanchester has an interesting history

with many of the small bits and pieces still inside

The serial number is 444499B denoting the year of manufacture as 1893

The very next year Westfield purchased the company and patent for this bike

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Revolutionary War Because SD2s were always droppedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl