France, III. Republic. A First War Infantry Issued M15 Adrian Helmet, c. 1916 Republic of the other is bronze gilt

the other is bronze gilt

1659 Conversion Unit

with attached Leopold miniature cross in silver-gilt and enamels (14mm x 27mm)

and an Unidentified Patch (in black

WERNER & SÖHNE

France, III. Republic. A First War Infantry Issued M15 Adrian Helmet, c. 1916 Republic of the other is bronze gilt(Casque Adrian). Instituted in 1915. A French Model M1915 Adrian helmet for infantry troops, constructed of a magnetic metal alloy shell with a dark green painted exterior. The crown features a raised die stamped magnetic comb secured in place with rivets fastened at the three, six, nine, and twelve oclock positions. Fastened to the peak of the helmet is a magnetic metal insignia bearing a Flaming Grenade signature to infantry troops. The lower