Belgian M15 Adrian Helmet (WWI) – Complete with Chinstrap (Reissued)
Original Belgian Adrian helmet Model 1915, originally produced during the First World War and later refurbished for continued Belgian military service during the interwar period. Complete with original Belgian lion-head front badge and characteristic comb crest. The helmet retains its period repaint and later upgraded liner/strap configuration, typical of Belgian arsenal refurbishments carried out during the 1920s–1930s.
A genuine and historically interesting example showing both WWI origin and later pre-WWII Belgian military reuse.
€295,00
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Details
| Conflict | World War I, World War II |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
Statement
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Historical Description
The Belgian Adrian helmet was adopted in 1915 after the devastating early trench warfare casualties of World War I. Based on the French Adrian design, Belgian helmets were distinguished by their iconic lion-head insignia mounted on the front.
Many surviving Belgian M1915 helmets were not discarded after WWI. Instead, they were refurbished during the interwar years with updated paint finishes, replacement liners, and modified chinstraps for continued service within the Belgian Army. These refurbished helmets remained in use into the late 1930s and were still encountered during the German invasion of Belgium in 1940.
This example appears to be one of those period-refurbished helmets:
- original M1915 shell,
- later interwar repaint,
- upgraded interior fittings,
- authentic Belgian lion badge.
The helmet shows honest age, service wear, and patina consistent with military use and storage.
