WWII Belgian M31 Adrian Helmet – May 1940 Campaign, Complete with Chinstrap
Original Belgian M31 Adrian helmet, used during the early stages of the Second World War, particularly the May 1940 campaign.
Steel helmet retaining a significant amount of its original paint, giving it strong display appeal. The example is complete with its chinstrap and presents well overall, showing honest age and service-related wear (see images for details).
A desirable and increasingly scarce example of Belgian WWII headgear, especially in this condition with good original finish.
€275,00
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Details
| Conflict | World War II |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
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Historical Description
The Belgian M31 Adrian helmet was an evolution of the earlier French Adrian design, adapted for use by the Belgian Army in the interwar period. It became the standard combat helmet of Belgian forces leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War.
During the German invasion of Belgium, Belgian troops wore the M31 helmet in defensive operations against advancing German forces. Although quickly overwhelmed by the rapid German advance, Belgian units fought a determined campaign before capitulating later in May 1940.
The M31 retained the distinctive combed crest and shape of the Adrian pattern, offering modest protection while remaining lightweight and practical for infantry use. Helmets produced by Belgian manufacturers such as Buisset are representative of domestic wartime production.
Today, original Belgian M31 helmets are valued as tangible artifacts of Belgium’s brief but significant role in the opening phase of the war in Western Europe.
