West German M1A1 series - Accesories

[Sleepwalker]

There were accessories for the M1A1 series helmets.

West German M1A1 helmet with JF60 interior

West German M1A1 helmet with I60 interior

this includes this

Helmet strap for the "Feldjäger" / german military police
the helmet antenna
and the "Marschsicherungsleuchte" - marching safety light

[Sleepwalker]

The german "Feldjäger" / military police helmet strap was made of flexible material.

The military police helmet strap was made of flexible material.

Early straps were white and not yet reflective (left), later ones were silvery-white and reflective (right). A rubber strip is sewn inside to ensure a good fit.




Early Typ:





















Late Type

[Sleepwalker]

There was also a helmet antenna for the radio device FSE 38/58 for the M1A1 helmet

[Sleepwalker]

Another unintentionally funny and curious accessory was the "Makierungsleuchte" / "Marschsicherungsleuchte" - marker light / march security light.

Perhaps it has prevented some fatal traffic accidents.