Israeli #5

Israeli #5 - The shell is an original Israeli M1 clone, manufactured in Israel and though very similar to US Vietnam M1s, there are some significant differences in design. The sides of the helmet are more flared and it has a stainless-steel band. This shell appears not to be stamped. These were used by Israel from the 1960s and through the 1980s. The shell has its original olive-drab paint inside and out with a fine texture finish on the outer. There are three chinstrap mountings, one on each side and one at the rear. These mounts accommodate a British type, web para chinstrap. The helmet liner resembles the type of US liner found in Vietnam era M1s. This liner is an Israeli made copy of the US liner and is Israeli factory marked. The chinstrap is an original Israeli Defence Force (IDF) issue. It is identical to British web para type, tan in colour with Israeli markings and dated 1982. This helmet has been fitted with original IDF Zahal camouflage net which I have hand sewn into a helmet cover (it is reversible), a khaki net has been fitted over the IDF net and an original US helmet band has also been fitted.

Price: $499 AUD