P1917 USMC officer winter bell crown ARNACOST

[stucky151]

Finally managed to pick up a keeper that wasn't moth eaten and crushed. Ive kept an eye out for a decent example for some time now. This example is manufactured by the Army and Navy Co-Operative Company. Unfortunately not named, but an honest, heavily worn example of a single construction P1917 officer bell crown with serge material.  The  marbled brown patina on the visor leather is a feature I've always admired from others sharing their examples, so Im very happy to find this one. 

 

[themick]

an OUTSTANDING and RARE piece.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Steve

[stucky151]

Thanks Steve! Always happy to share here

[mikie]

Beautiful! 
mikie

[French Sam]

What a Beauty ! Thank for sharing it ! 😍

[Scarecrow]

Worth the wait!

[warguy]

Very nice! Wow, this one and the 1904! I cant wait to see what’s next. Really appreciate you sharing this beautiful example. 

[stucky151]

Appreciate the comments. It certainly rounds out the early cover collection. Just need to find a brown chin strap for the M1917 khaki before the sight of it drives me nuts. 

[warguy]

Very nice collection! 

[Lind007]

Very nice collection you have there! Thank you for sharing.