French Engineer Officer’s Helmet, Commercial Manufacture
502,00 €
An engineer officer’s helmet of the Adrian type, made of fiber and painted in dark khaki. Manufactured by the Belgian hatter Le Levior, it features a tawny leather interior liner with six “wolf teeth”, each with its own eyelet. The tightening cord is present.
The helmet is equipped with a carefully crafted, braided leather chinstrap (made of four leather straps) for officers. The chinstrap’s closure buckle is made of brass.
The front insignia for engineering troops is of the 1915 type.
The helmet body has side rivets.
The helmet is in good overall condition, with a dent on the crest.
Size: 7 1/8
Era: Third Republic / 1920s
During the First World War, private hat makers were prohibited from manufacturing metal helmets due to the risks associated with non-compliant metals. After the war, they were able to offer officers lighter helmets made of aluminum, felt, reinforced leather, or fiber, providing better comfort for reviews, ceremonies, and parades.
