Private Purchase French Officers Cork Adrian Helmet

A wonderful example of the private purchase cork Adrian helmet with officer chinstrap . These were made for parade purposes & make an excellent addition to any Adrian helmet collection.
This was initially worn in the WW1 colour of horizon blue with the blue cloth showing through the damaged areas of its later khaki overpaint. Made of pressed cork with blue covering the interior has a leather sweatband initialled 'MK' . A ventilation vent in the crown allows air to enter underneath its top comb.
A scarce item many did not survive due to there delicate construction.

Code: 12245