Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica so the wrapper could be

so the wrapper could be secured easily with the neck open

redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 201 (VPB-201) on 1 October 1944

even the inside crown of the helmet is not painted

Completely Original German WII manufacture in excellent complete condition with mid war flat-sided dark brown bakelite checkered grip panels with rounded edges

though there is a tiny chip on one of the arms of the Swas (Swas) on the front

Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica so the wrapper could beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used example of a rare genuine World War I M1915 French Army "Adrian" steel helmet shell, 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 retains the original "dark horizon blue" paint on the shell, with some great period wear that really shows that it has "been there". There