Israeli modified m1, m51, MK helmets
Since the 1940's, Israel was supplied by many countries. In the 1950's and 60's this particular helmet style came into use and was phased out with the introduction of the Israeli M1 helmet copy with 3 point chinstrap by the 1970's.
These helmets are US made M1, French M51, and MK helmets that were supplied to Israel by those respective countries, then modified with the addition of a locally made Israeli liner instead of the regular helmet liner and a locally made chinstrap. The liner was installed by putting a rivet through the top of the helmet.
These helmets are US made M1, French M51, and MK helmets that were supplied to Israel by those respective countries, then modified with the addition of a locally made Israeli liner instead of the regular helmet liner and a locally made chinstrap. The liner was installed by putting a rivet through the top of the helmet.
modified us m1 helmet
This modified WW2 front seam US M1 helmet has the locally made Israeli liner and chinstrap and has been painted tan. It has the more commonly found Israeli liner which is locally made
Photos Courtesy of Mac Osborn
Photos Courtesy of Mac Osborn
Modified French M51 Helmet Part 1
The French M51 above has all of its components replaced with Israeli made versions including the drawstring liner variant.
Modified French m51 helmet Part 2
This French M51 helmet has a tan repaint and evidence of an inner tube band that once went around it. It has different locally made liner that closely resembles a British MKII liner, but is constructed out of a bluish grey rubber.
Modified British MKII Helmet
WW2 vintage British MKII Brodie helmets were also used extensively by Israeli troops starting in 1948, but they gradually fell out of use. Many were issued to reservists and got refurbished like this one.
Modified British MKIII Helmet
A more unusual example found in the hands of Israel is the British MKIII helmet, produced during the later stages of WW2 and afterwards. It is unknown what year this one was produced in, but during the refurbishment process it received an uncommon blue vinyl liner mimicking the British style ones, and retained its original chinstrap.