WW1 French Medical M15 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. A lighter blue shade than the rest of the helmet this is a common occurrence with plates being changed upon the transfer of personnel on a regular basis within the French army of the period. The helmet shell is finished in its original early light blue paint & has ink stamping of the manufacturer 'Le Jouet De Paris 59-B3 ' to interior crown. Lining is an early second pattern manufacture of light brown leather with original tightening lace. Head band of the liner is in dark blue wool uniform cloth with corrugated metal strips to each side for ventilation present. Complete with intact original chinstrap this is a rare helmet that has survived in excellent condition.

Code: 12209