WW1 French Medical Troops Adrian Helmet

WW1 French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel in straight from the battlefield uncleaned condition.
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. The helmet shell retains a good proportion of its factory blue paint .Head band of the liner is in good order with corrugated metal strips to each side for ventilation still present. Complete with intact original chinstrap this is once of the scarcer Adrian helmets most likely having seen service at Verdun.

Code: 15539