French Second World War Infantry 'Adrien' helmet

Identifier

2011-08-0064

Title

French Second World War Infantry 'Adrien' helmet

Description

Painted khaki green metal helmet with front and back visors - small crest rising from top centre to back visor - metal insignia attached to front of helmet - depicts 2 crossed cannons and flames with a centre shield that states ' R F ' - brown leather chin strap with black metal fastener - 4 internal rectangular head supports

Coverage

Medium

Metal - leather

Format

670 (C ) x 165 (H) mm

Provenance

Belonged to Michael Arfaras - Captain Artillery Corps - French Army

Date

Second World War, 1939-1945

Audience

Case 55

Source

Theo Arfaras

Date Created

Tuesday, 7 February 2012