Original Italian WWI M16 Medic’s “Lippmann Model” French Adrian Helmet- Complete with Liner & Chinstrap French Militaria indicating late 1863 manufacture

indicating late 1863 manufacture

The grip wonderful deep orange tone

The grip does have wear and some light corrosion

producing a high-quality and long-serving pilot corps

nicknamed Little Willie

Original Italian WWI M16 Medic’s “Lippmann Model” French Adrian Helmet- Complete with Liner & Chinstrap French Militaria indicating late 1863 manufactureOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine World War I Model 1916 Italian Army Medics "Adrian" helmet, referred to in official documents as the Modello Lippmann helmet after its designer. Initially during the war, Italy utilized Adrian Model 1915 helmets produced under contract by the French. These early war contract helmets were essentially identical to the regular French M1915 Adrian helmets, however they were painted green,