Saudi tan Taiwanese Imported m1 helmet copy
During desert storm, the Saudi's were issued M1 helmet copies imported from Taiwan, as they were part of the Coalition Forces of that time. They were used from the Persian Gulf War until being phased out in the early to mid 2000's, but some still are worn on a very small scale today, usually by reserve forces.
The helmets are made with cheap steel and one layer of thin tan pain that scrapes off. The webbing is a light green color and feels cheap, but not horrible. The liner is made of a light tan plastic with rivets, and it fits loosely in the helmet. The chinstrap clips can become loose too. There should be a label under the rim of the helmet that says "Made in Taiwan, R.O.C." but this particular example had the label removed.
The helmets are made with cheap steel and one layer of thin tan pain that scrapes off. The webbing is a light green color and feels cheap, but not horrible. The liner is made of a light tan plastic with rivets, and it fits loosely in the helmet. The chinstrap clips can become loose too. There should be a label under the rim of the helmet that says "Made in Taiwan, R.O.C." but this particular example had the label removed.
Saudi m1 with Security Forces Camo cover
Saudi helmets can be encountered with camouflage covers on them, although very rare. This one has a Saudi Security Forces camo cover that was not made from a uniform, but is an issued piece.
Photos Courtesy of Mac Osborne
Photos Courtesy of Mac Osborne