France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of the obverse designer marked “M

the obverse designer marked “M

thirty-four are gilt

in (scuffed) case of issue

(Luftwaffe Soldbuch und Wehrpaß)

the front designed with two large and deep pockets at the waist

France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of the obverse designer marked “MIn 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.