Original French WWII Italian Captured & Reissued M26 Adrian Helmet with Italian Air Force Insignia & Liner Antique Colts The center pieces were made

The center pieces were made from Griswold bags sewed together or strong canvas lined with horsehair in this case

We assume this damage occurred after capture

M42 helmet shells of this quality are always the hardest to find on the market

The scabbard is a very nice example

as used for only 17 months during the 1933-1935

Original French WWII Italian Captured & Reissued M26 Adrian Helmet with Italian Air Force Insignia & Liner Antique Colts The center pieces were madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice genuine World War II M1926 French Army "Adrian" helmet. The helmet retains some of the original olive green paint but has an Italian Air Force badge attached to the front. This would denote that the helmet was captured and reissued through the Italian Air Force. The badge will not budge from its spot and appears to have been on the helmet for a very long time. The helmet shell is in great shape with