Lot 274:
French M15 Adrian-Style Military Helmet with RF Insignia
Sold for: $250
Description
An early 20th-century French military helmet, consistent with an Adrian-style design. The helmet features a dark blue-grey painted metal shell with a central raised comb and a flaring brim. A prominent badge on the front displays a flaming grenade emblem above the letters “RF,” signifying “République Française.” A worn, brown leather chin strap is attached. The interior reveals a deteriorated, multi-part leather liner, supported by a corrugated metal band.
Condition report:
Exhibits significant wear consistent with age and field use. Paint loss and surface abrasions are present across the shell. Minor surface rust is visible in areas. The leather chin strap is worn, dried, and shows cracking. The interior leather liner is deteriorated, dried, and cracked, with sections of underlying red fabric exposed.
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