Panama Defense Forces M1 liner

[GeneralCheese]

Here's something that just arrived, and already is one of my favorites in my enemy forces helmet collection.  It appears to be a US liner shell, with a replacement suspension (no name tag on the webbing, folded edges under the A-washers, and unusual paratrooper yokes), and a 1983 contract US sweatband.  On the exterior are two "Fuerzas De Defensa Panama" decals, and Policia Militar letters on the front in a very reflective green tape.  Everything about this liner seems to be legit, from Panama receiving US equipment up until the early 80s, to the condition you'd expect it to be in 30 years on.  There can't be too many of these around, considering Operation Just Cause lasted only 42 days.  Unfortunately there is no information about who brought this back. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GeneralCheese]

Thought I'd add this illustration from a book of Panama uniforms, showing this exact type of helmet