Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier MG 34 Ammo Storage a WWI veteran who fought

a WWI veteran who fought against the Germans

It has faint British Proof Marks on the Barrel and the converted lock plate is still clearly dated 1816 and bears traces of the original East India Company Rampant Lion marking adopted in 1808

- 11th Airborne unit history book

The helmet still has the characteristic correct top vent hole intact

creating an opportunity for bombers to come in undetected — at the time

Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier MG 34 Ammo Storage a WWI veteran who foughtOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine complete example of an all original French brass Casque de Pompier (fire helmet) shell, designed in the style of the legendary Adrian helmet pattern. This style of helmet was used during the WWI era by France and many other countries, and also used into WWII, after which it was replaced by more modern designs. The helmet shell comes complete with brass helmet plate of castle over a "flaming bomb"