Original French WWI Model 1915 Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet with Early 1st Pattern Liner Belgian Militaria The rims were both rust

The rims were both rust resistant and had "non-magnetic qualities" that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass)

It does not look to have ever been fitted to a belt

Almost certainly bought back as a War Trophy by some British Trooper in the 1880's from the ZULU WARS

which have been repaired by tape

- Newly made BATF approved side plate

Original French WWI Model 1915 Horizon Blue Adrian Helmet with Early 1st Pattern Liner Belgian Militaria The rims were both rustOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a genuine World War I M 1915 French Army "Adrian" steel helmet, which looks to have seen long service. The front of the helmet still has its original French "Flaming Bomb" badge. The badge has the standard R F on the "bomb", for Republique Francaise. This is the badge used on standard Infantry issue helmets. The helmet shows signs of being painted in the darker hue of the Horizon Blue, with