Modèle 1951 helmet
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The Modèle 1951 helmet was a military helmet used by the French military (Army, Navy, Air Force and Gendarmerie), iconic of the Algerian War. It replaced a variety of helmets used during the Second World War, notably the Modèle 1945 helmet and the M1 Helmet.
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Development[edit]
The Modèle 1951 was designed to have the same general shape as the US M1 Helmet, in an effort towards standardisation within NATO. The two differ in that the M1 has a longer visor and a more pronounced downwards slope on the sides.
Description[edit]
The Modèle 1951 comprised a heavy external cover, made of 1.2 mm of an amagnetic alloy of manganese steel, and a lighter inner helmet.
The Modèle 1951 was produced until 1976, before being superseded by the Modèle 1978 helmet. It nonetheless remained in service well into the 1980s.
Operators[edit]
France - French Armed Forces, Gendarmerie Nationale
South Vietnam - Republic of Vietnam Military Forces
South Africa - South African Defence Force
Cambodia - Khmer National Armed Forces
Kingdom of Laos - Royal Lao Armed Forces, Royal Lao Police
Lebanon - Lebanese Armed Forces, Internal Security Forces
Israel - Israel Defense Forces
Portugal - Portuguese Army, Portuguese Republican National Guard
Rhodesia - Rhodesian Army
Non-state operators[edit]
Army of Free Lebanon
Lebanese Forces
Lebanese Arab Army- South Lebanon Army
Hezbollah
UNITA
Palestine Liberation Organization
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