WW1 French M15 Medical Troops Adrian Helmet

A rare early French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel .
Totally untouched , this helmet displays the distinctive medical insignia to front of Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . This is flanked by the letters 'RF' & surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves in its entirety. This insignia was adopted in August 1915 when the War Ministry recommended issuing the helmet to medics & doctors. It is clear that the badge is totally original to the helmet with its holding pins to reverse totally undisturbed. The helmet shell is finished in its original darker blue paint as per orders of 1916 to outside with the earlier 1915 lighter blue shade still visible to interior . Lining is an early second pattern manufacture of brown leather with remnant of original tightening lace. Head band of the liner is in horizon blue wool uniform cloth with corrugated metal strips to each side for ventilation . Complete with intact original chinstrap this is a rare helmet that has survived in excellent condition.

Code: 13804