Helmet, M1919, Tank Crew, French Army, with Trench Knife, Insignias and Portrait
Rare genuine WWI French Army M1919 helmet, intended for armored vehicle crews. Despite this designation, this type was actually introduced in late 1918.
The present helmet, which is in quite good, worn condition, retains its original armored corps insignia; liner is missing.
An M1833 French Navy fighting knife comes with this helmet, along with three metal insignias: initials 'A.S.' (standing for Artillerie spéciale or Special Artillery), battle tank generic insignia (knight helm with crossed cannons), and 504e Régiment pin badge -- the latter is hallmarked Arthus Bertrand, Paris and retains its pin.
The studio portrait of some unknown Corporal of the Artillerie spéciale, taken by Alfred Beller in Versailles, completes this exceptional set (https://portraitsepia.fr/photographes/beller/).
Created in 1918, the 504e Régiment d'artillerie spéciale was redesignated 504e Régiment de chars de combat in 1920.
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Rare genuine WWI French Army M1919 helmet, intended for armored vehicle crews. Despite this designation, this type was actually introduced in late 1918.
The present helmet, which is in quite good, worn condition, retains its original armored corps insignia; liner is missing.
An M1833 French Navy fighting knife comes with this helmet, along with three metal insignias: initials 'A.S.' (standing for Artillerie spéciale or Special Artillery), battle tank generic insignia (knight helm with crossed cannons), and 504e Régiment pin badge -- the latter is hallmarked Arthus Bertrand, Paris and retains its pin.
The studio portrait of some unknown Corporal of the Artillerie spéciale, taken by Alfred Beller in Versailles, completes this exceptional set (https://portraitsepia.fr/photographes/beller/).
Created in 1918, the 504e Régiment d'artillerie spéciale was redesignated 504e Régiment de chars de combat in 1920.
