Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica even the inside crown of

even the inside crown of the helmet is not painted

There is also no evidence of a carbine sling ring ever being installed

A date of January 1879 puts it right in the beginning of the Zulu War period

RECHLIN A/F - 10 APRIL - MODERATE (FLAK) & EXTREMELY ACCURATE

A very nice 10” cut down M1 Garand bayonet with scabbard by Union Fork & Hoe

Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica even the inside crown ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used example of a rare genuine World War I M1915 French Army "Adrian" steel helmet shell, outfitted for Colonial Infantry & Navy personnel. This is one of the rarer types of Adrian helmets seen, much more so than the usual Infantry version. The helmet retains the original "dark horizon blue" paint on the shell, with some great period wear that really shows that it has "been there". There