WW1 French Medical Officers M15 Adrian Helmet

WW1 French medical officers Adrian helmet of the M15 model with plaid leather officers chinstrap to front. This is an early issue example with lighter blue factory paint to shell this then overpainted with a darker finish after 1916. The badge to front is still in its earlier blue paint . Liner is a first pattern all in one piece pre dating 1916. Badge to front is the style adopted for medical personnel this being Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . Flanked by the letters 'RF' it is surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves. Original tightening lace till present to liner.

Code: 15695