France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Infantry GTRexclude Instituted in 1851

Instituted in 1851

bearing a single gilded rank pip

The scabbard is brass with a flat finial

An exceptional pierced Maltese Cross with ball finials in silver

the reverse with an analogous medallion depicting a gilded and enameled Saxon coat of arms on a white enameled background

France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Infantry GTRexclude Instituted in 1851A well preserved French M1915 Adrian Helmet for infantry, constructed of a magnetic metal alloy shell with a dark blue grey painted exterior. The crown features a raised dia 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 consisting of a stylized grenade, indicative of infantry personnel. The grenade bears raised initials