Original Belgian WWI Issue French Model 1915 Adrian Helmet with Lion Head Badge and Scarce 1st Pattern Liner - Complete Martini-Henry Parts and SS units held back

and SS units held back the Allies as they moved up the Italian "Boot"

The reverse side of this poncho has the name Richard Woods

and shows some chipping and oxidation from service

“Taken from the American Sloop BETSEY when captured by HMS HIGHFLYER May 1813”

which contains the NSRL logo inside a large white circle

Original Belgian WWI Issue French Model 1915 Adrian Helmet with Lion Head Badge and Scarce 1st Pattern Liner - Complete Martini-Henry Parts and SS units held backOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a gorgeous combat worn example of a genuine World War I M 1915 Belgian Army "Adrian" steel helmet, which looks to have seen long service. The front of the helmet still has its original Belgian "Lion Head" badge. The helmet shows heavy wear to the original paint, revealing the bright steel underneath. This example has a very scarce 1st Pattern liner with a dark blue wool padding used from uniform scraps. 1st