New found helmet

**Bl00dSniper266** · 02-21-2013, 01:59 AM

I found this helmet in my great grandfather's attic and I have no idea what time period it's from or even where it came from. Plus there is something on the inside that has me puzzled as well.

**Walkwolf** · 02-21-2013, 02:03 AM

It's a French M26 'Adrian' helmet of WWII.
The stamp is a sirname possibly.........

**maximus71** · 02-21-2013, 02:17 AM

I've seen these helmets for sale on ebay and such with the same stamping inside, I believe its the maker? someone will set this all straight soon I'm sure.

**Walkwolf** · 02-21-2013, 02:21 AM

Correction: 'Carpentier' is indeed the manufacturer !
The flaming bomb indicates infantry.........

**Ocad** · 03-21-2013, 05:39 PM

The shell is made by Carpentier of Cusset. The badge was used by the Cavalry, Foreign Legion and Infantry. This particular style on a plate was introduced in 1937. Before this the grenade was a feature alone. as can be seen on the link below:

French Helmets - OCAD Militaria Collectors Resources

**Lidman** · 03-22-2013, 05:33 AM

Cool M26 Adrian, good attic find.

Brad.

**Opex** · 03-23-2013, 06:24 PM

Very nice, I would be a very happy man to find a fine example of the M26 in an attic!!!

**Bl00dSniper266** · 03-24-2013, 04:17 AM

I know I am, but there was one detail that scares me. On one side I noticed one of the dents wasn't like the other. I felt it and I noticed it wasn't dented inward, but more elongated and noticed a skid from the dent as well. That leads me to believe this helmet took a bullet!! now all I have to do is find out about a patch I posted in another thread.