T56 Tanker Helmet

[cagedfalcon]

First tanker. Eventually will find chin strap & comms set up.

[LarryM3]

There were no chinstraps issued with the T-56 series of combat vehicle crewman helmets.

 

Larry

[Bugme]

14 hours ago, LarryM3 said:

There were no chinstraps issued with the T-56 series of combat vehicle crewman helmets.

 

You always impress me with your knowledge of tanker helmets Larry!

[Manchu Warrior]

I have owned one of these tanker helmets for years and didn't know the proper nomenclature until I read this thread. Thank you!

[cagedfalcon]

On 10/13/2021 at 5:34 PM, LarryM3 said:

There were no chinstraps issued with the T-56 series of combat vehicle crewman helmets.

 

Larry

Thank you

Now only looking for the comms set. 

[gunguy45]

I've been looking for a T56-6 for a few years, I foolishly passed on a nearly complete one thinking I'd easily find a better one.

Lesson learned.

[garrettbragg12]

Love the personalization on this helmet. Having owned a few of these, and actively still using one in a restored M113, the comms on these usually still work with a little TLC. However I think it will be a challenge to locate JUST the comms box and speakers. If you find a source, let me know! 

[cagedfalcon]

On 12/3/2021 at 9:15 AM, garrettbragg12 said:

Love the personalization on this helmet. Having owned a few of these, and actively still using one in a restored M113, the comms on these usually still work with a little TLC. However I think it will be a challenge to locate JUST the comms box and speakers. If you find a source, let me know! 

I'm having a hard time finding good pics of just the comms box & speakers. I may have  source but he needs a good pic of what it looks like. He buys anything vintage radio.

[garrettbragg12]

Let me know what pics you need, I can get them for ya. 

[garrettbragg12]

10 hours ago, cagedfalcon said:

I'm having a hard time finding good pics of just the comms box & speakers. I may have  source but he needs a good pic of what it looks like. He buys anything vintage radio.

Let me know what pics you need and I can get them for ya!

[cagedfalcon]

Thanks

Wasn't there an earlier version? Or did I read an article wrong.

 

A pic of model # for him too.

 

Thanks

[garrettbragg12]

4 hours ago, cagedfalcon said:

Thanks

Wasn't there an earlier version? Or did I read an article wrong.

 

A pic of model # for him too.

 

Thanks

The helmet you have would have used the same style as the helmet I posted. Only difference could have potentially been a hexagonal microphone instead of the tear drop shaped. 
 

Not sure I saw a model number I’ll check. But it’s a pretty unique looking piece to the helmet so it should stick out to him. 

[cagedfalcon]

Understand, but may have set for another model.

[LarryM3]

On 10/14/2021 at 8:31 PM, cagedfalcon said:

Thank you

Now only looking for the comms set. 

I see the comms set on eBay quite often.  They usually go for less than $20.

 

Larry