Original Italian WWI M16 “Lippmann Model” French Adrian Helmet with Unit Marking Remnants - Complete U.S. Militaria the specific branch is unfortunately

the specific branch is unfortunately impossible to determine

not even for a much needed smoke

Later changes included a move to a yellow and green material for liner construction

These were widely available after the Civil War

Original Italian WWI M16 “Lippmann Model” French Adrian Helmet with Unit Marking Remnants - Complete U.S. Militaria the specific branch is unfortunatelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine World War I Model 1916 Italian Army "Adrian" helmet, referred to in official documents as the Modello Lippmann helmet after its designer. Initially during the war, Italy utilized Adrian Model 1915 helmets produced under contract by the French. These early war contract helmets were essentially identical to the regular French M1915 Adrian helmets, however they were painted green, instead of