belgium m71 parachutist helmet

**battle gear** · 04-26-2012, 03:10 AM

by MySonsDad

I've been searching the net and have not yet found an example of the Belian M71 with the original M1A1 LL liner. Can anyone show me one?

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Belgian paratroopers helmet mfg by West Germany

**MySonsDad** · 04-26-2012, 03:16 AM

Thanks BG...guess I have just been looking in the wrong place!

**battle gear** · 04-26-2012, 03:28 AM

by MySonsDad

Thanks BG...guess I have just been looking in the wrong place!

Belgian paratroopers helmet mfg by West Germany

I saved this photo from an old auction on ebay a couple years ago

**James C** · 04-28-2012, 01:34 PM

MM there are still bargains out there to be had i am sure

**MySonsDad** · 04-28-2012, 02:32 PM

James, I share your sentiments. This "helping" with the kids collection has certainly turned into a bit of a "helmet" thing for me as well. Several of the high dollar lids I'd like to put on the shelf, but that won't happen for some time, if at ever. Like you, I see lots of great looking post war helmets that I feel are great collectables, look good on display and when you do a little bit of work, often find a great story behind them. They make for a very affordable hobby to those that do not have the deep pockets. Russ

**MySonsDad** · 04-28-2012, 02:35 PM

P.S. James, I posted those Bulgarian M36's in another thread as told you I would. Here is the link.

Our pickups and finds over the past few months!

P.S.S - Got an IDF M1 on the way

**James C** · 04-28-2012, 05:48 PM

Thanks Russ, i have had a look and was very impressed with your latest purchases especially the IDF M1, is it netted and rubber banded or plain

**MySonsDad** · 04-28-2012, 06:40 PM

by col james

the idf m1 is it netted and rubber banded or plain

James, it is plain, no bells and whistles. We'll keep our eyes peeled for a nice cover for it and maybe make up a rubber band. Had my eye on one all dressed up but it was quite expensive. I will certainly share some photos when it arrives, hopefully next week sometime.

Russ

**battle gear** · 04-28-2012, 10:57 PM

heres a nice Belgian M71 that sold on ebay in Feb 2012

**moaning minnie** · 04-29-2012, 02:35 PM

hi forum are there any books on postwar euro type helmets availible please,as im starting to get a bit of the bug for them but am having trouble working out dates to go with some of the lids i've seen etc,like did the french F1 follow the M51 and there seems to be quite a few variations in this model,any pointers would be a great help,dave.