Swedish M1926

The M1926 helmet is a military steel combat helmet that was used by Swedish Armed Forces.

M26.
M26 Side view.
M26 Liner, note the omission of the liner band from the previous M21 model.

A successor to the M1921 steel helmet, the M1926 was of a simplified construction to its predecessor and would be used in secondary roles for years after being formally replaced by the M37 steel helmet.[1]

Design

Compared to its previous iteration, the M1926 shares the same basic shape but is simplified through the omission of the crest on the top of the shell, the three-crown crest on the front face of the helmet, the rolled edge, and the metal band that attaches the liner to the shell.[2] The liner being the same as on the M1921 but being attached straight to the shell instead of on a separate band.

Sweden would provide Finland with this model helmet as aid during their conflict with the Soviet Union (known as the Winter War).

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References
  1. Marzetti, Paolo (1996). Combat Helmets of the World. Ermanno Albertini Editore. p. 257. ISBN 88-85909-64-7.
  2. Ellis, Brendon. "Sweden M26". Brendons helmets. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
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