WW1 French Chausseur Helmet

A WW1 French M15 Adrian helmet of Chasseurs. The Chausseurs were light infantry troops with a very good track record throughout French military history.
An early helmet most likely made in the 1915 period it was first factory painted in the earlier lighter blue as can be seen on the underside of the shell. It has then been hand overpainted in a less conspicuous darker blue as per 1916 orders. Much of the original factory blue paint remains with badge firmly affixed to the front. Interior of the helmet has a first model one piece liner which was produced up until 1916 when multi piece liners were introduced to save leather. Lined with early 'Garance' red trouser material its corrugated ventilation strips can still be seen at the sides. Chinstrap intact .

Code: 11965