{"product_id":"wwi-french-m1915-adrian-pattern-engineers-steel-helmet","title":"Helmet, WWI, French M1915, Adrian Engineers, RF Badge, Original Steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWWI French M1915 Adrian Engineers Steel Helmet – Original Military Collectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorld War I French M1915 Adrian Pattern Engineers Steel Helmet\u003c\/span\u003e is a distinguished piece of military history. Crafted from solid steel and measuring \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e29.9 cm in length\u003c\/span\u003e, it features the classic Adrian profile, complete with the reinforced crest and the emblem representing the French engineering corps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntroduced during the early years of the First World War, this helmet marked a major shift in battlefield protection. Prior to its adoption, French soldiers wore the vulnerable kepi cap. Trench warfare and rising casualties prompted the French Army—under the direction of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntendant-General Louis Auguste Adrian\u003c\/span\u003e—to develop a steel helmet capable of reducing shrapnel injuries. The M1915 Adrian became one of the most iconic helmets of the Great War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe helmet shows age-related wear consistent with its period, which enhances its authenticity and historical character. The original patina and surface marks reflect its long lifespan and add to its collectable value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA true collector’s piece, this M1915 Adrian helmet is ideal for military enthusiasts, historians, or anyone looking to acquire a genuine artefact from the First World War. Whether displayed as a focal point or included in a broader militaria collection, it serves as a powerful testament to early 20th-century battlefield innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #5f2c09;\"\u003eMaterial: Steel\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 29.9 cm in length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219143143772,"sku":"WWI, French M1915, Adrian Engineers Steel Helmet,","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/Photoroom_20250415_95257am_fa24373d-e7c7-4d4b-94dc-ca296b5f2a5f.jpg?v=1774178702","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/wwi-french-m1915-adrian-pattern-engineers-steel-helmet","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}