France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of a position he would hold

a position he would hold for almost eight months

with a tree bearing laurel leaves behind

light patina with light contact marks from use

An Early Pilot’s Badge to Pilot Downed May 19 1940

France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of a position he would holdIn die stamped brass, inscribed "SOLDAT DE LA GRANDE GUERRE 1914 1918" within a large oval in the centre, flanked by branches of laurel leaves upon a pebbled background on either side, with die holes placed at both tips of the plate for placement upon the brim of a M1915 Adrian helmet via brass pins, one exhibiting spotting and very light contact, the other slightly undulated with spotting, near extremely fine and very fine, respectively.