South African Defence Force M63 `Staaldak` Helmet With Webbing

This item is secondhand and in good condition with some damage to the webbing and hessian cover and rust to the steel fittings.. Based off the French M51 helmets, the M63 'Staaldak' replaced the British Brodie helmets which had been in service in South Africa up until the early 1960s. It saw extensive use by all ranks and officers of the SADF during the South African Border War. There was also significant numbers of these helmets seen in service during the Rhodesian Bush War by members of the security forces, primarily issued to units with airborne capabilities. A per many steel helmets of the era, they are constructed with an external steel shell, plastic liner and an internal leather cradle system with adjustable 'D' rings on both sides. The suspension system of this helmet makes it fully adjustable for width and height, allowing for fit onto most head sizes.

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