This is a nice condition rare Belgium infantry soldiers M31 Adrian helmet that is complete with its lion badge. The helmet is not relic, and has only some very light surface rust in places. No rust holes or major damage it does not even have any real dents and knocks from use but does light rust and pitting. It is a lovely and solid helmet retaining some of its original colour and green paintwork. It has been cleaned well and is not breaking up or falling apart and is perfect for display or any collection.The M31 Adrain helmet found in the city of Maastricht which was part of famous Fort Eben-Emael battlefield of May 1940 during the German invasion. .The helmet comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards with map and information.The helmet was found in the city of Maastricht which was part of famous Fort Eben-Emael battlefield of May 1940 during the German invasion.
The primary steel helmet used by the Belgian Army during World War II was the Model 1931 (M31) Adrian Helmet. Derived from the French M26, the Belgian variant was manufactured locally and featured a slightly larger, flared brim and a distinctive front insignia.
Fort Eben-Emael is a massive Belgian fortification famous for its role in World war 2. Located near the Dutch border and bordering the Albert Canal at Maastricht, it was considered impregnable. On May 10, 1940, elite German paratroopers utilizing gliders and experimental explosives captured it in a groundbreaking surprise attack.
This is a nice condition rare Belgium infantry soldiers M31 Adrian helmet that is complete with its lion badge. The helmet is not relic, and has only some very light surface rust in places. No rust holes or major damage it does not even have any real dents and knocks from use but does light rust and pitting. It is a lovely and solid helmet retaining some of its original colour and green paintwork. It has been cleaned well and is not breaking up or falling apart and is perfect for display or any collection.The M31 Adrain helmet found in the city of Maastricht which was part of famous Fort Eben-Emael battlefield of May 1940 during the German invasion. .The helmet comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards with map and information.The helmet was found in the city of Maastricht which was part of famous Fort Eben-Emael battlefield of May 1940 during the German invasion.
The primary steel helmet used by the Belgian Army during World War II was the Model 1931 (M31) Adrian Helmet. Derived from the French M26, the Belgian variant was manufactured locally and featured a slightly larger, flared brim and a distinctive front insignia.
Fort Eben-Emael is a massive Belgian fortification famous for its role in World war 2. Located near the Dutch border and bordering the Albert Canal at Maastricht, it was considered impregnable. On May 10, 1940, elite German paratroopers utilizing gliders and experimental explosives captured it in a groundbreaking surprise attack.
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