WW1 American Adrian Helmet for discussion

[Croix de Guerre]

A couple of interesting newspaper clippings from April-May 1917

[Croix de Guerre]

Once we finally decided on the British Brodie style helmet, our first contract with English helmet manufacturers was for 200,000 helmets.  Somebody made a lotta money on that deal.  

[Bugme]

On 5/22/2021 at 9:22 AM, Croix de Guerre said:

 I was scrolling through my photos and came across this hinky example of the helmet device in question.  I used to (and still do) grab photos of any and all ambulance related material I come across on the web for reference. Unfortunately I have no idea where and in wha context I snagged this picture.   I have some others of this helmet device, that I'll post if I can find them.  Admittedly it is a cool looking device and as I said it might be genuine but I have serious doubts.  Another theory is that they were produced war-time, were never issued and some unscrupulous collector/dealer came across a pile and started increasing the value of otherwise mundane French helmets.  Just a theory.  

I seem to remember this one being on eBay a few years ago Tom.  It may have even been discussed here. Sadly, my advanced years have rendered my memory flawed. 🤔