M59/85

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M59/85
Helmet
Type	Combat helmet
Place of origin	Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Croatia
Service history
In service	1959–2000
Used by	Yugoslav army, Serbian Army, Slovenian Armed Forces
Wars	Yugoslav Wars
Specifications
Mass	2.2 kg (4.9 lb)

The M59/M85 is a Yugoslav Combat helmet. They were produced in 1958/59 and 1985 as the names suggest.

Specifications[]

M59[]

YPA helmet decal, published in the 23rd October 1991 in the People's Army newsletter. The decal was featured on helmets worn by the Serb forces in the Croatian and Bosnian war. It is the only logo of the YPA without a red star.

The helmet's shape was inspired by the Spanish M34 helmet, sharing very similar profiles, with cut down edges. The liner is a copy of the American M1 helmet's webbing system. The helmets often had stars or Yugoslavian decals/stickers.^[1]

Showcasing the similarity between Spanish m34 and Yugoslavian M59 helmets

M85[]

The M85 Is a modernisation of the M59 design, trimming down the rear of the helmet's skirt to make it more comfortable to lie prone, and utilises a slightly modified liner using clips to keep the leather sweatband in place.^[2] In 1989, a Kevlar version of the M85 was introduced (designated as M89). The shape of these helmets is identical to the steel M85, though much thicker and with external rivets to mount the lining. They would be issued alongside M59s and M85s until they were able to be mass produced.^[3]

References[]

External links[]

• Yugoslavia M59/85 at world-war-helmets.com

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