WW1 French Medical M15 Adrian Helmet

A rare 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. The helmet shell was originally factory painted in light blue this being later overpainted for purposes of camouflage in a darker colour ( As of 1916 ) . Lining is an early one piece first pattern . Head band of the liner is in good order with 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: 15025