{"product_id":"east-german-m56-66-steel-helmet","title":"East German M56\/66 Steel Helmet","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M56 helmet was developed by East Germany in the 1950s for the National People's Army (NVA). Unlike most Cold War helmets, which were based on the German M35, M40, and M42 designs of the Second World War, the M56 drew from an experimental German helmet concept first tested during the final years of the war. Its distinctive shape provided improved protection around the sides of the head and neck while giving East German troops a unique appearance among Warsaw Pact armies. Variants such as the M56\/66 remained in service for decades and saw widespread use throughout the Cold War by military personnel, border guards, and reserve formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal East German M56\/66 steel helmet. Manufactured for NVA service and finished in the characteristic field-grey paint. Features a steel shell with liner system and chinstrap attachment points. A genuine Cold War era piece. The M56\/66 differs from other variants, by 3 rivets on the helmet (part of the older M56s), with new webbing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine East German Surplus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition, aside from lack of sponges inside of webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan fit up to around size 60 head. Does sit bit weirdly on the head. Can be adjusted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warsaw Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58377583067461,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8994\/7717\/files\/IMG_6638.png?v=1782390401","url":"https:\/\/warsawsurplus.com\/products\/east-german-m56-66-steel-helmet","provider":"Warsaw Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}