WW1 Named 78th "LIGHTNING" Division Uniform Grouping-Tunic-Pants-Painted Helmet

Description

In extremely fine overall collectible condition. M1917 helmet with period hand painted 78th Division insignia. The crown exhibits some damage and liner is not present. Very nicely tailored uniform tunic by Marks Arnhein, Inc. of New York. The interior breast pocket tailor tag has the handwritten name of "R.L. Harriman" It is faintly date stamped and appears to read "JUN 28 1918?" Enlisted collar discs. Crossed Rifle disc for infantry has the letter "H". Theater made 2 piece 78th Division patch on the left shoulder is in excellent condition with no moth damage evident. There is a wound stripe just below the patch and there are 2 bullion embroidered overseas service stripes at the cuff. There is a small tear at the left shoulder just behind the collar. Pants are in excellent overall collectible condition and have U.S. Army with stars metal buttons.