France - French colonial helmet Model 1931 - 1950s-60s. - Military helmet - Colonial helmet

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Colonial helmet Model 1931 in cork covered with khaki drill fabric, green cotton lining, leather sweatband with strap, brass ventilation rosette, two side air holes, original leather chinstrap with buckle, original metal grenade badge with RF for French Colonial Infantry / Troupes de Marine, blue wool bandeau with normal wear, size stamped 55, used with patina and light era dirt, no restoration, period Indochina / early Algerian War 1950–60.

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French colonial helmet Model 1931,

Body in cork covered with khaki drill fabric, interior lining in emerald green cotton, sweatband in leather with a tie, brass ventilation rosette in the center, 2 ventilation eyelets on each side, original leather chinstrap with buckle.

Original metal insignia in a flaming grenade with the letters RF (République Française) for colonial infantry / Troupes de Marine.

Original blue wool band (bandeau) with normal wear.

Size printed inside 55.

Conditions: used, canvas with patina and light vintage dirt, blue band with wear fraying, soft and intact leather. No restoration. See photos, part of the description.

Period: Indochina / early Algerian War 1950-60.

French colonial helmet Model 1931,

Body in cork covered with khaki drill fabric, interior lining in emerald green cotton, sweatband in leather with a tie, brass ventilation rosette in the center, 2 ventilation eyelets on each side, original leather chinstrap with buckle.

Original metal insignia in a flaming grenade with the letters RF (République Française) for colonial infantry / Troupes de Marine.

Original blue wool band (bandeau) with normal wear.

Size printed inside 55.

Conditions: used, canvas with patina and light vintage dirt, blue band with wear fraying, soft and intact leather. No restoration. See photos, part of the description.

Period: Indochina / early Algerian War 1950-60.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Army unit
French colonial helmet Model 1931 - 1950s-60s.
Object title
Colonial helmet
Country of origin
France
Condition
Very good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
ItalyVerified
Private

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