France, 1st World War. Adrian model 15 troop artillery helmet. 80% factory midnight-blue paint with minor traces of oxidation. Original mounted Model 15 "artillerie" front badge. Black leather 1st type inner cap. Soft goatskin chinstrap. Complete. (In uncovered condition, with minor wear and tear. Fairly good condition.) Also included is a 2nd GM Passive Defense gas mask, model TC-38-PT with gray C-38 filter cartridge, from the same source. It comes in its cylindrical gray iron case with maintenance instructions. (The gas mask is damaged, the case oxidized and rusty. In original condition).

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