A First War French M15 Adrian Steel Helmet Auction The obverse crisp checkered grip

The obverse crisp checkered grip plate and the reverse smooth plate are in excellent shape

He injured his left ankle in December 1916 and was in hospital for three months recovering

For his First World War Service

oxidation spots evident on both

stating that he was with an Active Militia

A First War French M15 Adrian Steel Helmet Auction The obverse crisp checkered gripA First War French M15 Adrian Steel Helmet (Artillery and Tank Corps) French made, steel, magnetic, painted in bluish black, the body of the helmet consisting of three die stamped pieces: the two piece visor and the crown. The die stamped comb is attached to the crown via four rivets, while the French artillery insignia consisting of a pair of crossed cannons behind the flaming bomb, with "RF" (Republique Francaise) placed on the bomb is attached to