France Model 56 TAP

France Model 56 TAP  = Troupes Aéroportées Modèle 1956. It was designed for use by paratroopers.
 
I bought this helmet from Surplus France Armées
300 Rue de la Pièce Cornue, 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte, Dijon France. 
 
The helmet shape of the Model 56 TAP is equal to the Model 51 TTA, the difference is that the Model 56 TAP
has three fixed bails for the chin strap. To bad my helmet is missing the chin strap.
 
My helmet is re-painted dark blue for use by the Gendarmerie, the inside is still green.
 
It has been made by the company Dunois & Fils in Vincennes in the year 1967.
 
For the liner that came with this shell see: France Model 56 TAP liner
 


 


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