Dear All,
This is another oddity in the world of French military headgear of WWI: a French Adrian helmet made by a manufacturer which failed to get the licence to issue the hemet to the regular troops due to its fragile construction. The manufacturer, Siraudin, then went on to manufacture the...
Lovely caps Charles. I particularly like the workmanship on the képis which were all hand-made.
If you ever consider parting with that beautiful horizon blue four-stars képi, you now know whom to speak to 😉
Dear All,
I would like to sale my helmet for a train regiment of the State of Baden.
A piece in perfectly untouched condition with all parts original to the helmet. Clear regiment marking at the rear.
Price: Euros 1,100 plus shipping at cost anywhere.
I will answer all questions,
Best
Alex
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...