French M39 navy helmet
Navy Helmet model 39, made to attach to French navy gasmask. this particular helmet is painted for navy damage control with what I believe is the rank of seaman second class painted on it. no liner or chinstrap. sorry for the inconsistent photos this helmet is currently at my parent's house.
Nice, and rare helmet shell. I agree with the rank.
Fred
Very neat, I've never seen one of these before
Nice helmet.
Not easy to find
Bruno
Interesting M39, that surely saw some action.
Below a view of my salty one, together with its specific gasmask (and gasmask container) made by Luchaire. As it was said, the gasmask filter attaches at the rear of the helmet, and the rubber hose goes to it over the top of the helmet. Unfortunately, as often the hose didn't age well here (they tend to harden and break like glass).
Very nice set.
The gaz mask is even more difficult to find than the helmet.
This unusual mount is linked to the fact sailors had to move in vaery narrow spaces.
Bruno
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