Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica A date of January 1879

A date of January 1879 puts it right in the beginning of the Zulu War period

the name "Japan–China War"  is most commonly used because of its perceived objectivity

so the wrapper could be secured easily with the neck open

Completely Original German WII manufacture in excellent complete condition with mid war flat-sided dark brown bakelite checkered grip panels with rounded edges

Original Rare French WWI Colonial Infantry & Navy Model 1915 Adrian Steel Helmet Shell Japanese Replica A date of January 1879Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used example of a rare genuine World War I M1915 French Army "Adrian" steel helmet shell, outfitted for Colonial Infantry & Navy personnel. This is one of the rarer types of Adrian helmets seen, much more so than the usual Infantry version. The helmet retains the original "dark horizon blue" paint on the shell, with some great period wear that really shows that it has "been there". There