Spanish Civil War, Republican, 'Adrian' Style, M26 French Import Helmet Shell.

Many thanks to Hunter Cogle who assisted in the correct identification of this helmet via the Spanish Civil War Weapons and Collectors Facebook group.
Hunter also runs the the Military Helmet Collectors Facebook group, the link can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/136355766513124/

In 1926, the French ‘Adrian’ helmet was modified from the M15 into the M26. This new version had a simplified construction and replaced the ventilation hole under the comb, which was a weak point, with a series of smaller holes. Identified as an 'import' by the lack of the two holes to front that would have been used to apply the French arm of service badge.
Most notably identified with Republican forces.
This example lacks its liner, however, it retains its original paint finish. Sourced in Spain during the 1980's.
Priced accordingly to negate loss of liner.

The Franco dictatorship led to the destruction of the majority of Republican items making these pieces rare and hard to source.

Code: 49