Original WWII French M1926 Adrian Artillery Helmet - Repainted Horizon Blue Russian Headgear There were two distinct versions

There were two distinct versions

all according to David Harding

and Asano Nagakoto was one of the last Daimyo alive

The blade  ricasso is maker marked E

Original WWII French M1926 Adrian Artillery Helmet - Repainted Horizon Blue Russian Headgear There were two distinct versionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine World War II M1926 French Army Artilleryman's "Adrian" helmet. The helmet retains the original olive green paint on the interior and has the original RF (Rpublique Franaise) marked Artilleryman's badge with crossed cannons attached to the front. The exterior was repainted "horizon blue", either during service or post war, but definitely long ago due to the wear and age since the repaint.