Francobritishcollect
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Dear all,
A very rare ersatz French Adrian helmet.
Conversely to the Germans, the French would not allow those helmets to be worn at the front. They were made by private manufacturers (one in fact) for use when away from the battlefield. As a private purchase, it would be bought mostly by officers.
They were made from 1916 to 1917 only And not so popular - hence the rarity.
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A very rare ersatz French Adrian helmet.
Conversely to the Germans, the French would not allow those helmets to be worn at the front. They were made by private manufacturers (one in fact) for use when away from the battlefield. As a private purchase, it would be bought mostly by officers.
They were made from 1916 to 1917 only And not so popular - hence the rarity.
Best