WW1 French Medical Troops 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 cc & anchor ink stamping of the manufacturer 'Ci des Compteurs ' to interior crown. Lining is an early one piece first pattern . 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 good condition.

Code: 12882