M-1 helmet with modded liner, Israeli tanker helmet

[aj4010]

it is indeed mate pity i cant seem to dig up anymore info on this type of lid ?

Well. I have hunted high and low on the intertubes, and apart for that one photo, cannot find any other references. The only thing I have come up with is that the IDF being a citizens army often took their kit home with them, and custom mods on all sorts of kit are common.
Forgot to mention,
Nice Lid Mate

Regards,

Andy

[MySonsDad]

I am of the same thinking as Andy......I've not been able to find anything like this either. Looking more like a very skillfully done mod to his/her own helmet. No matter how it came about, it's a great lid and an even better find!

[NickD]

thanks guys

@Andy thanks for taking the time to try & help out its much appreciated

this info was given to me from a guy on another forum

In Paolo Marzetti's "Combat Helmets of the World" it is referred to as being produced by Ritukh utilizing a US M1 shell, parts from a French tank helmet, and headset from a US CVC helmet, circa 1974.

[aj4010]

thanks guys

@Andy thanks for taking the time to try & help out its much appreciated

this info was given to me from a guy on another forum

BINGO! How's your French?

.: World War Helmets - Israël - Casque Tankiste :.

Regards,

Andy

[NickD]

cheers mate theres me thinking i would never find out any more info thanks again

[aj4010]

Google Translation....... Gotta love the new hairstyle....

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Best Regards,

Andy

[NickD]

i did already goggle translate it but i missed that it said hairstyle rather than helmet style i guess

[aj4010]

"Oi, you, you 'orrible little man, get off of my nice shiny tank, an' get yer 'air done!"

Seriously though, I was so glad to find the info, your tip off with Ritukh finally cracked it.

Best Regards,

Andy

[Nitram]

I think inspiration for these may have been drawn from US Tankers wearing M1 pots over their M38 tanker helmets as shown here:




Lovely piece of kit

Nitram

[NickD]

"Oi, you, you 'orrible little man, get off of my nice shiny tank, an' get yer 'air done!"

Seriously though, I was so glad to find the info, your tip off with Ritukh finally cracked it.

Best Regards,

Andy

glad it all finally come together & you were able to fit the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle as they say