M1923 helmet (Denmark)
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The M/1923 helmet was a combat helmet issued to Danish troops during the interwar period and saw service in the Second World War. It was the first helmet to be issued to the Royal Danish Army and Navy. The helmet was produced by the Danish company A/S Glud & Marstrands Fabrikker.[3]
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M/1923 Helmet | |
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Type | Combat helmet |
Place of origin | Denmark |
Service history | |
In service | 1923–1948 |
Used by | Royal Danish Army Royal Danish Navy |
Wars | Second World War Winter War |
Production history | |
Designer | H.E. Johnsen G.A.P. Willadsen-Nielsen[1] |
Designed | 1923 Changes made in: 1924 1926 1929 |
Manufacturer | A/S Glud & Marstrands Fabrikker |
Produced | 1923–1946[2] |
No. produced | 105,300 (all versions) The number of civilian M/1923/41 helmets are unknown.[2] |
Variants | M/1923 M/1923/24 M/1923/26 M/1923/29 Civilian M/1923/41[2] |
Specifications | |
Weight | 1.2–1.8 kg (2 lb 10 oz – 3 lb 15 oz) |
Length | 276–310 mm (10.87–12.20 in) |
Width | 272–286 mm (10.71–11.26 in) |
Height | 139–182 mm (5.47–7.17 in) |
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