WWI FRENCH MODEL 1915 ADRIAN INFANTRY HELMET - COMPLETE For Sale
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WWI FRENCH MODEL 1915 ADRIAN INFANTRY HELMET - COMPLETE: $425.00
This is a very fine First World War French Model 1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet that is in complete and excellent condition. The helmet shell is without dents and retains virtually all the original horizon blue painted finish with some scuff and scratches for actual field use. The comb at the top is affixed tightly in place by four domed rivets. The interior is fitted with a corrugated, non-ferrous metal alloy band that fully lines the circumference. The original brown leather, seven flap second pattern liner is in place. The liner is original to this helmet and retains the period original drawstring. It exhibits wear and darkening but remains soft, pliable, and intact. The helmet is with both wire bales at the sides and holds the original leather chinstrap with metal buckle in place over the front brim. Scratched on the underside of the front visor is the original owner’s name, ‘DESILE’. This is a complete and original example as worn by the French Poilu in the trenches of the First World War.8844
