Indonesian M80 Helmet

[Opex]

Very interesting variations of this model feldgrau, the particular model with the 028 stencil appears to have an RBR" type" suspension and chinstrap fitted, fascinating thread which has been educational to read, thanks

[feldgrau33]

Thank you! Glad i can be helpful in here.

[James C]

well this really is an interesting helmet and a fascinating thread ,what a great friend you have and it makes for a superb display especially on the handmade stand
regards james

[feldgrau33]

Indeed and thank you.

Adding more pictures:
Marking example in closer range

TNI - AD (unit designation, in this case, the army)
92/93 (year 1992/93) . 01 (january ?) . 63 (batch number ?)

Marking on the chinstrap rivet

By "his" company?

Different kind of liner type


Another net example


Three example of non buckle strap

With chin cup


Without chin cup but the strap arranged for chin emplacement


Without one

[magicdutchmen]

Based on the material and the modifications, I think my "mystery South Korean export" is also Indonesian.

South Korean export helmet

[Opex]

Based on the material and the modifications, I think my "mystery South Korean export" is also Indonesian.

South Korean export helmet

Good point there are some similarities, this thread is becoming even more interesting and educational

[feldgrau33]

Based on the material and the modifications, I think my "mystery South Korean export" is also Indonesian.

South Korean export helmet

Good point there are some similarities, this thread is becoming even more interesting and educational

Indeed there's some similarities.
Glad these info is helpful.

[battle gear]

Ive seen these types of helmets being used by Africa, South America [Peru] , Egypt, Iran, South Korea, Indonesia, Iraq, others

looks like the South Koreans sold a lot of them to other countries as export helmets

[feldgrau33]

Indeed it is, but still there's still a question about that Ages Mfg. Co. too.

[battle gear]

Indeed it is, but still there's still a question about that Ages Mfg. Co. too.

the materials to make the headband could have been made by the Ages Mfg. Co in the USA , but possibly either made locally by the Indonesians with imported materials or a special order from the Ages Mfg co? I dont think the helmet was made in the USA

probably just the headband or materials for the headband, some US companies do overseas contract work for other countries

Ive seen other foreign helmets like the Israeli M1 helmets with Israeli liners with US made headbands inside, they often use whatever they can get.