Hi. Here is helmet from friend of my. Can anybody help to identification it. I know it dutch model but model without metal coat on front and yet is blue colored with some insignia on front. Question is who have them and when?
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Hello
yes, dutch
here is one with the same insignia:
http://www.cascoscoleccion.com/holanda/hol40.htm
cordially
DidierComment
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Typical Dutch 30's, WWII, and Post-War helmet. (can't tell you the exact 'name', though)
Insignia on the front is the symbol for the (as the above website also tells) 'Rijkspolitie' (just, police). Probably used after the war, when there were little supplies... Probably originally painted green.
Used up till the 70's, according to the 'Dutch Police Museum'; http://www.politiemuseum.nl/collecti...bjecten&b=1245Comment
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That Slot on the Back is Typical for Dutch Helmets I think.Comment
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Thank you all for help.
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These seem to be called M40, I have a same one, but with a red cross in a white circle on the front.
This model was still used by KNIL troops after WW2Comment
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I believe not, I thougt it was the M28Originally posted by michelwijnand View Post
M40 (as in '1940') would not make sense...Comment
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Well a number of websites I know call it that, M40 1938
http://www.cascoscoleccion.com/holanda/hol40.htm
Like there, the M28 or 27 or whatever it was has a much more pronounced shapeComment
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