France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of Bengal Medical Department

Bengal Medical Department

thirty-four are gilt

with two rising peaks forming a valley

Board mounted

in (scuffed) case of issue

France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of Bengal Medical DepartmentIn die stamped brass, inscribed "SOLDAT DE LA GRANDE GUERRE 1914 1918" within a large oval in the centre, flanked by branches of laurel leaves upon a pebbled background on either side, with die holes placed at both tips of the plate for placement upon the brim of a M1915 Adrian helmet via brass pins, one exhibiting spotting and very light contact, the other slightly undulated with spotting, near extremely fine and very fine, respectively.