Israeli #5 hexagonal knit

hexagonal knit

Though this shell was quite rust affected

Restored Depiction: This helmet is restored to depict a DD police helmet

The chinstrap is an original Israeli Defence Force (IDF) issue

Israeli #5 hexagonal knitIsraeli #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