Israeli Mk II Airborne Helmet ( HSAT )

[Mark K]

 Morning Gents I was able to source and add an IDF Para helmet to add to my collection some time back and IMO is original and un-messed with .
The liner is un-marked so very probably of Israeli origin when compared to the other examples I have seen as is the khaki tan chinstrap/harness.
All though barely legible It is apparent by the one image that the helmet body has been modified with the addition of a thick crucifix style dome pad which has been riveted in place as was the practice of the time .
The helmet body IMO is an early British P pattern that has been converted from a Mk I HSAT as one can make out the double holes in the back of the helmet body from were the old harness bolts would have been attached . All the writing on the inside is in Hebrew, the name on the head band is Zacharia, the chin cup is interesting, the name is Sayeed (bottom) Abudis or Aburis (top), the middle I think is the abbreviation for 'Machlakah' which is 'section' looks like a 1 after it. It's interesting because it is an Arabic name, it's likely it was a Druze soldier as Israeli Arabs do not serve...but this is pure speculation

Regards Mark

[Norrie]

Great helmet @Mark K, and has a special place in my heart, my Uncle Robin served with the Paras, in Palestine from 45-48.....:)

The shell is very similar to the post war Tanky helmets I have.:)