Siam M26/31 helmet with raw edge
Article about: hello, collective wissdom, i want to present this Siam/Thailand helmet and ask some questions. This helmet has a raw edge. I looked on the internet and saw some siam helmets with a raw edge,
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Another question : i see both Siam adrian helmets on the internet : those with a rim (ww1 type) and those without a rim (ww2 type). Did Belgians/French send these helmets to Thailand in different periods ? A lot of questions. I wish I could understand Thai language...
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This one, mentioned on the website in a previous post, has also this raw edge :
SIAM TAILANDIA
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Hi Erwin,
I think this is probably the best reference for Thai helmets World War Helmets - Casque Modele 31
The Thai manufactured helmets were made in two halves and welded together so this one is not Thai made but probably a Belgian helmet.
My personal opinion is that your helmet originally had rim which came off or was removed. These helmets had a long service and were repainted many times.
Steve
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Well, I guess you are right. When I look to the pictures I made, it is obvious that it is more probable that the rim came off. Maybe the quality for helmets made for Thailand were less important as those made for the homeland (as you see more siam helmets with no rim....) Thanks for your reply.
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Hello,
it is indeed a helmet of Belgian manufacture whose deliveries ceased with the appearance of the 2nd world war.
It must be a manufacture of the firm FONSON with aluminum crest and normally a welded border. As we said, this one must have disappeared (we can see traces on the color of the edge)
The helmets had 2 types of crest: with rounded pionts, or like here, with pointed tips. This last version is rarer and was mainly attributed to officers.
Very nice helmet!
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I don't think they were manufactured differently for Thailand, it is more likely corrosion because of the climate. The rim is crimped and welded in one spot with the heat an moisture the corrosion would pop the rim.
Interesting helmets.
Steve.
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