A US M1 helmet with a rear seam and swivel bales typically indicates production from November 1944through the end of WWII and into the 1950s/60s. Stress cracks on these helmets, particularly on the back radiating up from the rim,…

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…

The Dutch M38 helmet used by the German Wehrmacht as war booty (Beutestücke) is a rare collectible from World War II. Following the Dutch surrender in May 1940, the German army seized large stocks of Dutch equipment to supplement…

The British Mark IV "Turtle" helmet (officially the P-1944) is an improved version of the Mk III helmet, introduced in late 1944. The helmet earned the nickname "Turtle" due to its rounded shape, which resembles a turtle…

The Swiss M.71-79 helmet is a steel combat helmet featuring a unique integrated attachment system for securing it to a backpack.

Key features of the backpack attachment:

∙ Integrated Hook: Unlike standard helmets that require…

The inner helmet (liner) of the M53 troop helmet for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) differs from the standard Army version through specific colors and markings, depending on the mission.

Variants of the KMar Liner

The…

The Swiss M.71 is an iconic steel combat helmet used by the Swiss Army starting in 1971. It is best known for its robust construction and the characteristic "Alpenflage" camouflage cover.

Features of the M.71 Helmet

∙ Material…

An M39 KNIL helmet that was given a second life during and after the Second World War with the Dutch Air Raid Protection Service (LBD).

Use by the LBD

Although the model was originally designed for the Royal Netherlands East…

The Dutch M40C (Model 1940 Civil) is a helmet specifically produced in the Netherlands during the German occupation (1940–1945) for civil organizations such as the Air Raid Protection Service (LBD), the police, and later the…

A post-war reissued Dutch M38 helmet from the 1947-1959 period is a collector's item originating from the so-called "harde bijstand" (the mobile units of the police or the Royal Marechaussee).

Below are the key characteristics of…

The Socapex 403 M2 is a classic French helicopter helmet produced by Socapex (a subsidiary of Gentex), primarily during the 1950s and 1960s.

Key Details and History

∙ Usage: The helmet is best known for its use by Alouette II…

The M53 helmet stamped with VDN is a variant of the post-war troop helmet based on the American M1 design. The "VDN" stamp stands for the manufacturer Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, a German company that supplied helmets to…

The American PASGT (Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops) helmet cover in "Woodland" camouflage (M81) is an iconic piece of U.S. military gear from the 1980s and 90s.

Key Features:

∙ Camouflage Pattern: The classic M81…

Specifications

∙ NSN Number: For size L, this is 8415-17-108-0759.
∙ Suitability: These covers are primarily designed for the M95 composite helmet, but often also fit similar models such as German helmets.

The Belgian M71 Paratrooper Helmet is a distinctive piece of Cold War-era headgear modeled after the West German M1A1 LL (Luftlandetruppenstahlhelm). Introduced in the early 1970s to replace older British-style MK II helmets, it…