An original French Model 1915 “Adrian” infantry helmet , complete with liner and chinstrap, with its original RF (République Française) flaming grenade badge

An original French Model 1915 “Adrian” infantry helmet , complete with liner and chinstrap, with its original RF (République Française) flaming grenade badge, and retaining much of its original wartime blue paint finish which has darkened.

This is a very solid and honest example of the iconic French Adrian helmet, one of the first modern steel combat helmets introduced during the First World War.

Item Details:
Model: French M1915 Adrian helmet
Type: Infantry issue
Badge: Original RF (République Française) flaming grenade badge present
Period: First World War
Finish: Original horizon blue paint, naturally darkened with age
Construction: Steel shell with comb crest
Condition:
Liner present
Chinstrap present
No holes or structural damage
Sound, clean shell with honest age-related wear
Historical Context:

The Adrian helmet was introduced by the French Army in 1915 after the devastating number of head wounds suffered during trench warfare. Designed by Louis Adrian, it became the first widely issued modern steel combat helmet of the war.

The infantry version featured the distinctive RF flaming grenade insignia, identifying it as a standard French infantry helmet. Original helmets were factory painted in the famous “horizon blue” colour used by the French Army during WW1.

Over time, many surviving examples have naturally darkened, giving them the attractive aged appearance seen on genuine untouched helmets today.

Collectability:
Genuine WW1 French Adrian helmet complete with liner and chinstrap
Retains original RF infantry badge
Original wartime paint remains visible
Classic and highly recognisable Great War helmet
Increasingly difficult to find untouched examples in solid condition with liner and chinstrap
Display:

Ideal for:

WW1 militaria collections
Great War trench displays
Helmet collections
French military history displays