France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Pioneer Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 14 February 1943 - Cologne

14 February 1943 - Cologne

falling hematocrit

the French had regained all the ground they had lost earlier in the year

presenting free of any faults or damage and in a near mint condition

44 Casualty Clearing Station on the 14th with "pain in (the) loins"

France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Pioneer Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 14 February 1943 - CologneA very well preserved French Model M1915 Adrian Helmet for pioneer troops, constructed of a magnetic metal alloy shell with its original grey blue painted exterior. The crown features a raised die stamped magnetic metal comb secured in place with rivets fastened at the three, six, nine, and twelve oclock positions. Fastened to the peak of the helmet is a magnetic metal insignia bearing dragoons armour, indicative of pioneer troops. The armour is