France's Adrian Model 1915: The First Modern Steel Combat Helmet

June 7, 2021 Topic: Helmets Region: Europe Blog Brand: The Reboot Tags: MilitaryHistoryHelmetWarFrance

France's Adrian Model 1915: The First Modern Steel Combat Helmet

When the armies of Europe first met in August 1914, the helmets in use were still largely decorative pieces.

 

This article first appeared in October 2020.

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