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France, First World War. Adrian helmet shell, 1915 model for…
See original version (French)
342
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France, First World War. Adrian helmet shell, 1915 model for…
See original version (French)
Estimate €40 - €60
Voluntary lot
Description
France, First World War.
Adrian helmet shell, 1915 model for infantry troops, damaged.
90% of the original factory midnight blue paint remains. Model 15 ‘infantry’ front badge originally fitted. Denting on the left side. Lining and chin strap missing (impact?).
Included:
- A small 20 mm calibre brass shell casing engraved with ‘Division Navale du Levant’
It comes with a small handwritten note from the period mentioning its provenance (French Cuirassier).
Height: 12 cm.
- A 75 mm calibre brass shell casing, dated 1915 and converted into a vase with a hammered ivy leaf decoration.
Height: 26 cm.
(As is).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0027210 - 63
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