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Item 2012 WW1 French Infantry Adrian helmet
A well used example of the standard French Infantry helmet as worn by our "poilu" friends in the trenches from Verdun to the Somme. It still retains good paint coverage and the liner is fairly intact. Sadly the chinstrap has gone the way of the Dodo. The size is small; about 56. $175.00
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Item 2013 WW1 French Artillery Adrian helmet
Don't laugh at me. I really think that this helmet has a lot of charecter. I bought many of these helmets in France years ago before the Euro/dollar exchange drove up the prices. I still remember where I got this one; at a flea market near Pont-a-mousson in eastern France. The kid who sold it to me told me that it had been in his grandfathers barn for many years. There is some pitting on the surface and the liner is not what it used to be. But oh what a cool look it has. This look can be yours for $125.00
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Item 2014 WW1 French Artillery Adrian helmet
This is actually a very nice restorable helmet. It is a small size (about 7) but the liner attachment prongs are solid and the original paint is present in abundance. Even has two corrugated spacers still clinging to life. $100.00
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Item 2011 WW1 US "soldier art" helmet
It doesn't get much more attractive (or original) than this. This non ID'd Helmet is a British Brodie pattern type which was painted by a soldier of the 80th US Infantry division. It has the 80th insignia on the front and on the rear is a Dove (symbolizing the peace found after armistice day). The dove is pictured over a scene of a country road with trees and a picket fence. Unfortunately the liner and strap are not there. But what a display it makes. How many do you find that are unquestionably real as this one is? Price $265.00
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Item 2010 WW1 French Adrian helmet
This is an original WW1 produced French Adrian helmet with Infantry badge that has been stripped and re-painted in the correct 1917 era lusterless blue-grey paint. The liner and chinstrap are high-quality reproductions. The size of this helmet is LARGE. I wear a 7 3/4 hat size and it almost fits me. It will safely fit a 7 1/2. The French produced three helmet sizes and this is the largest (and very rarely encountered) size. If you are looking for a French Adrian helmet to wear, you can't do better than this. Price $275.00
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Item 2008 WW1 British mess kit
This is a great example f the kidney shaped mess kit that was issued by the British army through-out WW1 (actually this pattern goes back almost to the time of that scuffle between Wellington and Napoleon). This is a WW1 produced mess kit that is partially maker marked by a company in Birmingham. I can't make out the whole marking and there is no visible date. The lower portion is broad-arrow marked near the lip. there is a number 65 but rest assured that is not the date. They haven't made these since 1919. Overall excellent condition. Super clean on the inside and no dents or leaks. Price $130.00
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Item 2006 WW1 period bronze
This striking turn-of-the-century statue is cast in solid bronze using the wax cast method which was very popular during the time to provide excellent detail to the finished product. This statue stands about 15 inches tall and is of multi-piece construction. The back-pack, arm & rifle, main body and base are separately cast and joined together. The arm&rifle can wiggle due to minor loose-ness. The base of the statue bears the signature of the original sculpture "C. Afie" who was a noted bronze artist during the last part of the 19th century. Bronzes of this type are quite popular with upper-crust collectors in Europe and very few get over on this side of the pond. This example displays wonderfully and would make a fine centerpiece to your WW1 collection. Price $1500.00
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Item 2004 WW1 US canteen, cup and cover
here is a very nice canteen set that has certainly been together since the great war. This set came from a WW1 vet lot that I got some years ago. The canteen is dated 1918 and cover is dated January 1918. The cup is undated which places its construction in 1917. Overall used but nice. Price $55.00
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Item 2003 WW1 French Mess kit
This is a wartime produced example of the M1885 tinned steel mess kit. It has been painted over in khaki paint for field use or issue to colonial troops. 85% of this over-paint remains intact. Nice condition with no leaks or dents. Price $65.00
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