The Yugoslav Army (abbreviated to theYugoslav Armed Forces) was the largest type of the Yugoslav Army. It had about 190,000 active members and, if necessary, could mobilize up to 2,000,000 soldiers. She was the mainstay of the military power of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and participated in the war in Kosovo and Metohija, defense against NATO aggression and the fighting in southern Serbia.
Helmet have a modified chin strap system, done by famous military manufacturer Mile Dragic. This makes it a more rare model because only a certain number of these helmets were actually being reworked at that time.
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Name: model 59.
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Intended for infantry, navy, air force and police forces.
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Cap consisting of a "Riddel" type suspension.
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Canvas chinstrap with adjustment flap buckle.
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Insignia: red five-pointed star during the Communist era, then by sticker.
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Camouflage: helmet cover.
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Camouflage: helmet cover.
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Manufactured from 1959.
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Distributed from 1959.
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Country of origin: Yugoslavia (Serbia).
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Period of use: from 1959 to the 90s.
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Material: steel.
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Weight: 1315g.
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Unique size.
■ Color: light khaki green for army, dark blue for police.
Item No. sl9
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