Yugoslavia M59/85
Differences between the M59 and M59/85 can be seen in the liner where the nape strap at the rear has been discontinued, the retention washers are now triangular, the webbing is a stronger weave than previous and the chinstrap now has duel sliding buckles. The shell shape has been modified slightly at the base, this is now angled slightly upward toward the rear whereas it used to be straight (See comparison at the bottom of the page).
The cover is the M68 "Branch" pattern and has a face veil attached and comes as part of a camo over suit, it is commonly referred to as solely a snipers suit but pictures suggest otherwise.
(Courtesy: P Thomas Collection)
The cover is the M68 "Branch" pattern and has a face veil attached and comes as part of a camo over suit, it is commonly referred to as solely a snipers suit but pictures suggest otherwise.
(Courtesy: P Thomas Collection)
Above: Comparison between the M59 (Left) and M59/85 (Right), note the white line at the base of the helmets indicating the difference in shell design.
