Rare Adrian helmet variation

[Francobritishcollect]

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 helmet only for officers with the proviso that it was not fit for wearing at the front. Nevertheless, many officers wore it at the front line. As a non-regular item, the helmet had all the features of an Adrian helmet without using the same parts.

Best

 

[Steve Nick]

So, I'm guessing the reason it wasn't meant to be used at the front was because the metal was a thinner gauge of steel and therefore a bit lighter to wear?

I assume it's for a Pioneer officer?

Thanks for posting it.

 

[ccj]

Nice helmet with stylish engineer emblem. Some “commercial” helmets were considered brittle and unsafe. Not sure about this type.