France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Pioneer Troops Newly Listed on a pebbled Gold background

on a pebbled Gold background surrounded by an enameled blue broad ring inscribed “AVITA ET AUCTA” (Inherit and Multiply)

and Medal for Combat Service: in silver with red enamels

piping is orange

and his name is mentioned in the memorial book of the cemetery Friedhofe Kursk-Besedino

France, Third Republic. A French Army M1915 Adrian Helmet For Pioneer Troops Newly Listed on a pebbled Gold backgroundA very well preserved French Model M1915 Adrian Helmet for pioneer troops, constructed of a magnetic metal alloy shell with its original grey blue painted exterior. The crown features a raised die stamped magnetic metal comb secured in place with rivets fastened at the three, six, nine, and twelve oclock positions. Fastened to the peak of the helmet is a magnetic metal insignia bearing dragoons armour, indicative of pioneer troops. The armour is