West German Stahlhelm für Bodentruppe, M1A1 Modifiziert
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West German Stahlhelm für Bodentruppe, M1A1 Modifiziert
Hello,
In order to increase the combat value of the Bundeswehr's M1A1 helmet until the introduction of a composite helmet, "Stahlhelm für Bodentruppe, M1A1 Modifiziert" - "Steel helmet for ground troops, M1A1 Modified", was introduced.
The helmet model has an improved interior and a three-point chin strap system. The planning began in the mid-1970s. The wear test started in 1977. The introduction took place in 1981.
Approximately half of the old usable M1A1 I60 and M1A1 IF60 helmet stocks were mordenized and the other half were made into new helmet shells at VDN (Vereingte Deutsche Nickelwerke, Schwerthe) and PSL (Paul Schulze, Lübeck). There was a change here too. The manufacturer and year were no longer stamped but were embossed into the edge at the front, such as: VDB83 or PSL85. The size of the shells, matching the interior, was stamped inside with white paint.
Many helmets were painted, assembled and completed at the Schuberth Works in Braunschweig. Shells were supplied by VDN for this purpose. At Schuberth, the old shells were obviously refurbished and modernized.
PSL appears to have completed the helmets themselves with own made interior.
Reworked shells can be easily recognized by the additional rivets. Reworked M1A1 I60s have 6 rivets and reworked M1A1 IF60s have 9 rivets.
West German M1A1 helmet with I60 interior
West German M1A1 helmet with JF60 interior
Instructions for use were also issued for the M1A1 modified.
In 1992 the German composite helmet Schuberth M826 was finally introduced. The M1A1 modified continued to be used until it was completely converted until almost the end of the 1990s.
In addition to the RAL 6014 variant, a special version was also produced by Schuberth Werke (with VDN shells) for use in UN operations in blue RAL 5002.
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Last edited by Sleepwalker; 04-19-2024 at 11:16 PM.
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Top quality helmets and photography! Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Emile
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