France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 Archive Footnote: The Order of Orange-Nassau

Footnote: The Order of Orange-Nassau is a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry founded on April 4

mit Krone und Schwertern)

measuring 26 mm (w) x 485 mm (l)

established in 1701

The grades of the Order are Educator

France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 Archive Footnote: The Order of Orange-NassauIn die stamped brass, inscribed "SOLDAT DE LA GRANDE GUERRE 1914 1918" within a large oval in the centre, flanked by branches of laurel leaves upon a pebbled background on either side, with die holes placed at both tips of the plate for placement upon the brim of a M1915 Adrian helmet via brass pins, one exhibiting spotting and very light contact, the other slightly undulated with spotting, near extremely fine and very fine, respectively.