WW1 French Engineers Adrian Helmet

A quite stunning French M15 Adrian helmet of the engineers with a darker blue paint to its badge that contrasts with the overall look of the helmet very nicely.
It is very common to see French issue Adrian helmets of both wars with different colours to their badges this sometimes due to changes of unit or simply just what he was issued with to meet demands. The early lighter blue colour of the shell denotes a very early manufacture with the darker blue of the badge being from a slightly later issue ( 1916 onwards ). The second pattern leather liner is of multi construction used as of 1916 so this soldier was most likely issued it in the crossover period of early 1916 when the general colour of the blue paint was darkening due to reasons of camouflage. With a very good condition leather chinstrap still hooked over the rim this makes for a very attractive piece.

Code: 12097