Poland, Republic. A First War Adrian Helmet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with an enameled Spanish coat

with an enameled Spanish coat of arms beneath of the inscription AL MERITO EN EL SEGURO (To Insurance Merit)

maker marked “15” for “Friedrich Orth

He was posted to the Reserve Artillery

Includes: Defense Commissary Agency Distinguished Civilian Service Award (in bronze gilt

Poland, Republic. A First War Adrian Helmet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with an enameled Spanish coatA well used example of the French Model 15 Adrian Helmet used by Polish troops, constructed of a steel shell. The crown features a raised die stamped magnetic metal comb secured in place with rivets fastened at the three, six, nine, and twelve oclock positions. Fastened to the peak of the helmet is a metal insignia measuring 50 mm in diameter and bearing the Polish eagle. The lower portion of the shell flares into an outward brim. A narrow metal rim