Tank helmet M64

The M64 Tank Helmet (Model 1964) is a German-produced helmet for armored vehicle crews, manufactured by the firm Maury & Co. This helmet was introduced in the mid-1960s and widely used by the Royal Netherlands Army.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Maury & Co. (based in Germany).
• Materials: Made of a combination of aluminum and leather.
• Use: Intended for crews of vehicles such as the Centurion tank and the M-109 howitzer.
• Components: Usually equipped with built-in headphones (H-4016), a throat microphone (T-30), and associated cabling for in-vehicle communication; these are not present on this helmet.
• Size: 55

Historical Context

• Successor: The M64 officially replaced the American M1941 tank helmet in the Dutch Armed Forces.
• Development: The helmet was part of a series of specialized headgear that eventually led to the M68 training cap and later composite models such as the M83.
• American Connection: In the 1950s and early 1960s, Maury & Co. also produced similar "Combat Vehicle Crewman" (CVC) helmets for US troops in Europe (USAREUR).