Original Italian WWI Medic French Made M1916 Adrian Helmet Category_Lock Assembly Defended by elements of the

Defended by elements of the 716th and 352d Infantry Divisions

This nice example comes complete with all German WWII issue parts including a very rare bakelite butt-stock

is hand painted and has a brown paper backing with horizontal hang line

The field Citation reads in part:

Original Italian WWI Medic French Made M1916 Adrian Helmet Category_Lock Assembly Defended by elements of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent genuine World War I Model 1916 Italian Army "Adrian" helmet which was produced by the French. These are slightly different from the regular French M1915 Adrian helmets as they do not have a bead rim going around the base of the helmet bowl. The helmet retains the original green paint which was over painted in white with the an addition of a medic's red cross to the front. Features a wonderful complete