WW1 French Infantry Helmet With Commemorative Plaque

A WW1 souvenir plaqued Adrian helmet with the lighter blue grey factory paint of early M15 Adrian helmets.
Helmets of demobilised officers & other ranks were officially decorated with the brass 'Soldat De La Grande Guerre 1914 - 1918' (Soldier Of The Great War 1914-1918) souvenir plaques as of 16th April 1919 & were issued by the state of France as a recognition of service. Some were named at the soldiers expense however many were not as is the case here. With its original flaming grenade badge of Infantry to front it has its correct WW1 brown leather chinstrap with an almost mint condition black iron buckle. The one piece liner is lined with offcuts of the early iron blue uniform cloth predating that of the 1915 Horizon Blue issue. Liner is of multi construction with original tightening lace intact.
Overall excellent condition with some scuffs to paint in places.

Code: 14313