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Later production run Argentinian M-1 as produced by FM


Mark K

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Argentina started production on the M 1 in the early 1960,s the helmet's total weight is approx 1.250 grs ( Shell 900 grs and liner 350 grs )..
This particular example was manufactured by Direccion General De Fabricaciones Militares.. ( FM ) and should be dated from the mid 1970's as best I can tell the helmet body bares no mark and or heat stamp..
Some clues to production timelines can be gained from the helmet body construction, bale placement and chinstrap clip's..
This particular example is sporting a green cover which in actuality is a flat green jacket detachable hood, which were officially adopted and used as helmet covers...
And a set of Argentinian produced Falkland War era Goggles known locally as ( Sky Goggles )

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Regards Mark

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Great Helmet Mark,

Thanks for showing us and the text/ history you sent with it.

Best to you....Ian

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Mark, My brother in law brought one of the Argie helmets back home, but someone at Brize Norton took it, he was not best pleased

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A real big shame for him Dave , to lose this, after serving for his Country..!!!

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Cheers Ian and that is a bloody shame Dave I am fortunate to have acquired all of my examples through trading with fellow collectors in either Argentina and or Uruguay..

Regards Mark 

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If you have friends in Uruguay and Argentina, can you ask them if they know where Hitler is, its about time the bugger was caught!!!!!!!🥴

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@Davejb friends down in Argentina are reluctant to show any kind of images of Hitler as they fear for their lives who can blame them once you see whom his personal bodyguard is a SMALL crack team as you can plainly see... 

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