Adrian helmets are very pleasant to collect. You see them a lot (although finding one in good shape is more challenging) and are priced very reasonable. Especially compared to Germand helmets and Haubes.
This is mine. I used to have more. One of which was a big size, had clear markings and a killer patina. Of all items I ever owned, that's the one I regret the most of selling it.
That's a very beautiful camo. I would buy it any day! Congratulations.
The story about torn out liners due to head lice seems a bit stretched in my opinion.
If that would be a real issue you would see it often and with helmets of the other armies as well. More over a steel shell bouncing on...
Hi there,
You mean you bought one of them in a store in Ieper?
There's nothing wrong with them. But May I ask what you paid for them? In a toeristische place the price trends to go up of course :)
Knowing how much children love touching things I would not have the courage to do that 🙈
But great initiative. You could very well have inspired some of them! Are you a teacher?
Ahaa, I remember from earlier this year that someone mentioned the seller was a member here. And he was right it turns out.
I also have one of your sold helmets in my collection room. :)
The same seller had this very nice French zouave adrian helmet as well. Since this was the only type I still missed in my French helmet collection I didn't doubt long to buy this one as well.
For some reason I never got to add a Filzhaube to my collection. I've been screening for one for about half a year but most of the time they're priced too high or they have been bended or ripped or a combination ot both.
I found this one at the Military expo at Ciney in Belgium two weeks ago...
Thise are soms really beautiful trunks! Such pieces are very wanted, even by people who don't collect militaria. It's just a very decorative item as well!