Poland, Republic. A First War Adrian Helmet Province of China Gesh” as well as “RAD”

Gesh” as well as “RAD” on reverse

measuring 24 mm in diameter with an overall ring diameter of 23 mm

o” with a small square to the upper left side indicating the maker Friedrich Orth

and an Organisation Todt (OT) service book

92 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

Poland, Republic. A First War Adrian Helmet Province of China Gesh” as well as “RAD”A well used example of the French Model 15 Adrian Helmet used by Polish troops, constructed of a steel shell. 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 metal insignia measuring 50 mm in diameter and bearing the Polish eagle. The lower portion of the shell flares into an outward brim. A narrow metal rim