Can someone identify this helmet and it's origin?

Pearce · 08-07-2013, 12:04 AM

I believe this is an Adrian helmet, although I cannot be entirely sure.
I bought it in France a while back, for just 20 euros. The metal clasps that hold the liner are only 3 in number, as one has been snapped off, and the helmet itself has been repainted extensively. Coats of paint are in this order: Original blue, black, field green. The badge is an infantry one, I believe, but is not normal as it is on a shield.
Can anyone elaborate on this? Thanks! An estimated value would be splendid, by the way.
Photographs below:

Can someone identify this helmet and it's origin?

**Eric Zentner** · 08-07-2013, 12:10 AM

Even with the black pics it looks like a French Adrian but much better pics are needed.
Welcome to the forum.

Eric

Pearce · 08-07-2013, 12:11 AM

Thanks, I'll try and take some better pictures tomorrow. It's rather dark here in England.

**Eric Zentner** · 08-07-2013, 12:17 AM

Glad to have you with us.
With better pics you will find the answers you seek.

Eric

**meyle77** · 08-07-2013, 12:36 AM

You need better photos - welcome to the forum !

**Marc** · 08-07-2013, 01:23 AM

With the bomb badge on the front, it makes it a French Adrian helmet. Most likely WW2 use

**battle gear** · 08-07-2013, 06:48 AM

looks like a French M26 civil defense helmet

**harryamb2** · 08-07-2013, 08:39 PM

French Adrian helmet.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 08-07-2013, 09:04 PM

by Pearce

Thanks, I'll try and take some better pictures tomorrow. It's rather dark here in England.

Welcome to the forum Pearce , as the others have said it is a French Adrian helmet of some description. A little tip I have learnt when in the English darkness is to turn on a light!