Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet French Pistols It features the ribbed brass

It features the ribbed brass handle and leaf spring attachment later used on the M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot Rifle

The heavily lacquered handle is missing some lacquer and has traces of markings

this wing was awarded to individuals who had completed the 6 weeks aerial gunnery course

It is dark with age

Butler's battalion thought that the war just might be over before they got there

Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet French Pistols It features the ribbed brassOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a rare genuine World War I M1915 French Army "Adrian" steel helmet, outfitted for Colonial Infantry & Navy personnel. This is one of the rarer types of Adrian helmets seen, much more so than the usual Infantry version. The helmet retains the original "dark horizon blue" paint on the shell. The front of the helmet still has its original French Colonial Infantry & Navy Badge, which