France, III Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates for a M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918
In 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.