France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of a photograph and description of

a photograph and description of this dagger is offered as a quintessential example of a privately-commissioned

reverse with central raised Luftwaffe-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

In his RCAF Training School Report

Footnote: Ernest George Frederick Caston was born in Brockley

arriving two weeks later on the 15th

France, Iii Republic. Two First War Helmet Plates For A M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet 1914-1918 United Republic of a photograph and description ofIn 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.