Original French WWII Model 1935 Tanker Armored Vehicle Helmet with R.F. Badge Antique Smith & Wessons badges and pins from both

badges and pins from both Allied and Axis uniforms and hats

It is not marked on the underside of the crossguard with the standard England stamping which was done for exportation purposes

it is signed on top of the barrel with:

and now displays an oxidized gray zinc finish

Original French WWII Model 1935 Tanker Armored Vehicle Helmet with R.F. Badge Antique Smith & Wessons badges and pins from bothOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very difficult type of helmet to find, known as the Chars de Combat helmet or Armored vehicle helmet. Features a steel skull shell with rear visor and front leather brow pad. These helmets were issued to armored vehicle and tank crews in the French military before and during World War Two. The helmet features much of its original paint and has an RF (Rpublique Franaise) flaming bomb badge on the front, the