WW1 French Engineers M15 Adrian Helmet

French engineers Adrian helmet with brass ' Soldat De La Grande Guerre ' souvenir plaque to front.
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 . This is an early issue 1915 helmet that left the factory with light blue paint & was later overpainted post 1916 with a darker shade of blue for camouflage effect. The hand applied brush stroked overpaint can be clearly seen upon the helmet. The breastplate & helmet badge of Engineers is firmly affixed to the front with brass plaque having been on the helmet for very many years . Original chinstrap intact .Interior displaying early one piece liner with original tightening lace intact.

Code: 15692