WW2 French M26 Adrian Medical Troops Helmet 1938

A rare M26 French Adrian helmet to a specialist of the medical branch such as a medic or doctor.
It is very hard to find untouched French M26 Adrian helmets of the specialist branches therefore one from the medical services nearly impossible. Helmet retains its original khaki green factory paint with an early M15 medical badge depicting 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. WW1 badges were used on the earlier production Adrian M26 helmets until replaced later on by the M37 roundel. Liner to interior is quite stiff from storage with chinstrap 100% original to the helmet.

Code: 12616