5th Oct, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 181
 

181

A First World War French M15 Adrian Helmet, with shallow raised comb and helmet plate of a...

A First World War French M15 Adrian Helmet, with shallow raised comb and helmet plate of a flaming grenade embossed RF, the front peak applied with laurel leaf spray set with a brass plaque embossed 'SOLD AT DE LA GRANDE GUERRE/1914-1918', with leather liner, lacks chin strap; a Cast Iron Plaque, of rectangular form, cast with the profile bust head of a French fireman over MARCHE LE DAMES, 24cm by 17cm (2)

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

There is a stamped brass plate to the visor which does not appear to be original to the helmet. Numerous small dents and some paint loss to the exterior of helmet. Tongues of leather liner intact but leather overall very tatty with numerous tears and some losses. Chine strap lacking.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 5th Oct, 2018

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