French WWI Helmet

This commemorative inkstand features a model of the iconic French M15 Adrian helmet (the standard combat helmet of the French Army during World War I).

Description:

• Base: Mounted on a substantial, rectangular white marble base featuring subtle grey veining, characteristic of desk accessories produced during and immediately after World War I.
• The Inkwell Assembly:
  • The central inkwell cover is sculpted as a detailed M15 Adrian helmet complete with its distinctive comb/crest running fore and aft, a front visor, and a raised unit badge insignia on the front.
  • The helmet is hinged at the rear, opening upward to reveal the interior ink reservoir.
  • Inside sits the original removable cylindrical metal insert.
  • The housing collar surrounding the base of the helmet is cast in bronze with high-relief patriotic military motifs, featuring crossed flags, laurel or oak leaves, and military trophies (such as crossed swords or a radiated star/medal emblem on the front mount).
• Pen Holder:
  • Positioned on the marble deck behind the inkwell are two matching cast metal fork-style pen rests designed to hold a pen horizontally.
  • Between the two pen rests sits a small, applied bronze component shaped like a bursting grenade insignia.