M59/85
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| M59/85 | |
|---|---|
 Helmet | |
| Type | Combat helmet |
| Place of origin | Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Croatia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1959–2000 |
| Used by | Yugoslav army, Serbian Army, Slovenian Armed Forces |
| Wars | Yugoslav Wars |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) |
The M59/M85 is a Yugoslav Combat helmet. They were produced in 1958/59 and 1985 as the names suggest.
Specifications
M59
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The helmet's shape was inspired by the Spanish M34 helmet, sharing very similar profiles, with cut down edges. The liner is a copy of the American M1 helmet's webbing system. The helmets often had stars or Yugoslavian decals/stickers.[1]
M85
The M85 Is a modernisation of the M59 design, trimming down the rear of the helmet's skirt to make it more comfortable to lie prone, and utilises a slightly modified liner using clips to keep the leather sweatband in place. [2] In 1989, a Kevlar version of the M85 was introduced (designated as M89). The shape of these helmets is identical to the steel M85, though much thicker and with external rivets to mount the lining. They would be issued alongside M59s and M85s until they were able to be mass produced. Yugoslavia M59 at brendonshelmets.weebly.com</ref>
References
- ^ M59/85 Helmet at colemans.com
- ^ Yugoslavia M59 at brendonshelmets.weebly.com
External links
- Yugoslavia M59/85 at world-war-helmets.com
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