Lot 6299
Two ‘Adrian’ steel helmets and older epaulettes
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
‘Adrian’ M 15 steel helmet for a veteran, with the crown painted dark blue, a reinforced crest fitted and an RF emblem on the front; on the front visor, a riveted brass badge featuring embossed laurel leaves and the inscription ‘Soldat de la Grande Guerre’; without lining or chin strap. Also included is an M 1926 artillery helmet with an olive-green lacquered crown, an artillery emblem affixed to the front, black leather flap lining and a leather chin strap. Also included are two epaulettes made of gold-coloured braided fabric, with ‘Garde Impériale’ on the shoulder buttons, blue cloth lining (holes), and on the original box (buffed, lower part of the lid detached) the paper label of the manufacturer Alfred Helouis and the wearer’s name ‘Monsieur Gorry Capitaine adjutant-major … Carabiniers de la Garde’ . Helmets show scuffs, dents and traces of rust; some are slightly damaged, with clear signs of wear and age.355524
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