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Unknown Helmet, Need Help IDing


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Hey guys,

 

I picked up a helmet that was labeled as an experimental U.S. helmet by the seller, but I'm not sure that's the case. I've tried comparing the helmet to Italian/Spanish/Portuguese models out there but it doesn't match up in terms of the shape (like the dip in the helmet, extremely short visor) or the placement of rivet holes. The helmet also appears to be unmarked. If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it.

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triplecanopy

This is a well known photo of an East German soldier hopping over the newly erected barrier that later became the Berlin Wall. That looks like the same helmet as in the photos above.

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I don't think it's East German. Here's a profile view of the East German M56 and you can see there are a number of differences shape wise between the two.

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