Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Helmet Russian Artwork & Posters the safety thumb-piece catch was

the safety thumb-piece catch was discontinued and not adopted

just like the Pickelhaube before it

The Prussian Arms in an Oval shield displays a Spread Eagle wearing a Crown with F

while later ones bear 'PATENT No

Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Helmet Russian Artwork & Posters the safety thumb-piece catch wasOriginal 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 has been repainted blue at some point, however under this it retains the original "dark horizon blue" paint on the shell, which can be seen where the paint has