France Model 56 TAP (part 1)

France Model 56 TAP  = Troupes Aéroportées Modèle 1956. It was designed for use by paratroopers.
 
Finally I was able to obtaina complete 56 TAP. I bought this helmet on catwiki 
 
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.
 

 
It has been made by the company Carpentier  in Cusset in the year 1959.
 
continue at France Model 56 TAP part 2
 
For the liner that came with this shell see: France Model 56 TAP part 3
 

 
 
continue at France Model 56 TAP part 2
 
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