French M53 Paratrooper Airborne Helmet with Camouflage Net Bayonets The case is 9" x

The case is 9" x 8" and the pocket is 8" x 4"

All bear various markings of maker and/or dated year of issue 1934

the French word for oil

It works only with the Mk IV breech block

Constructed of wool basically like a closed ended pillowcase

French M53 Paratrooper Airborne Helmet with Camouflage Net Bayonets The case is 9" xOriginal Item: The M53 Paratrooper Helmet had a liner system based entirely on the US M 1C helmet of WWII. The steel shell is the same as the M51. The helmets are offered in very good condition and come complete with steel shell, inner shell, complete liner, chin strap and camouflage helmet net. Most bear dates in the 1950s.