East Germany M56/76
The final version of the M56 saw the exterior shell rivet less, all other components stayed the same. The shell is stamped III which is a large size 3 and manufactured in February 1978
The nylon cover is that of the Military Police Traffic Controllers.
The photographs below show three stages in the helmets manufacture, testing, baking and assembly. (Courtesy P Phipps Collection)
The nylon cover is that of the Military Police Traffic Controllers.
The photographs below show three stages in the helmets manufacture, testing, baking and assembly. (Courtesy P Phipps Collection)