A very nice example of a
WW-I French Army
M.15 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell
Recovered from
The Somme
A very solid archetypal 3-piece,
(ie front & rear visor and rivetted comb),
WW1 Adrian helmet shell with internal
aeration groove in the crown,
it was dug from the mud of the Somme
by French battlefield hunters some years ago.
Originally painted in the traditional French sky-blue,
it was cleaned up after its recovery and treated with Kur-rust
to now offer a very pleasing all-over dark grey patina.
Sadly missing its RF (Republique Francais) badge to the front,
this is a nevertheless good looking
French Poilu's Relic Helmet Shell
and a smashing survivor from
The Great War's Western Front 1914-18.
Wooden display stand not included.
(Sepia Image Courtesy The Tomahawk Films (1990 Ltd) WW-II Archive)