French F1 Military Parade Helmet
The French F1 Military Parade Helmet is an authentic Modèle 1978 steel helmet previously issued to the French Army and Gendarmerie Nationale. The shell wears a polished blue parade finish with the Gendarmerie insignia on the front, backed inside by a padded adjustable liner and a three-point chin harness. As the final steel helmet adopted by the French military, the F1 served from 1978 until the early 1990s before being replaced by composite designs. A standout piece for collectors of European militaria, reenactors, and anyone building a serious headgear display.
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- SKU
- FR-FG-F1PH
- Material
- Steel
- Style
- Military, Vintage
$30.95
Description
Features
- Authentic French Military Issue — Genuine Modèle 1978 F1 helmet previously fielded by the French Army and Gendarmerie Nationale.
- Polished Blue Steel Shell — Pressed steel construction with a distinctive polished blue parade finish that catches the light on review.
- Gendarmerie Insignia — Front-mounted Gendarmerie badge identifies the helmet's unit of issue and adds collector appeal.
- Padded Adjustable Liner — Thick interior padding wraps the headband and crown for a stable, comfortable fit across a range of head sizes.
- Three-Point Chin Harness — Adjustable leather and webbing chin strap with three points of contact keeps the helmet locked in place.
- Modèle 1978 Pattern — Built on the last steel helmet pattern adopted by the French Army, in service from 1978 through the 1990s.
- Functional and Collectible — Wearable for reenactment, display, or ceremonial use, and a solid addition to any European militaria collection.
- French Origin — Manufactured in France for issue to French security and military forces.
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Brand New as shown hereThis French Gendermerie National helmet may have been issued, but it was certainly never worn. Not even a speck of dust. A very few minute scratches on one side from transport from France to Pennsylvania. Nothing that rubbing compound from the auto parts store won't fix. The front decal was perfect. I'd been looking for this one... and you won't find one in this unworn condition for this price. I've seen the others. The leather, foam, and web lining was also new. One size fits almost all. I'm size 7.25 and this could probably be adjusted up to 7.75 to 8. The chin strap is multi point adjustable. Easy to figure out. If you're adding to a collection, doing air-soft or paintball, or in a spurious place, this one will help keep your cranium in tact.
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