French Grabenpanzer type LOUPPE / HESLOUIN

[stuka f]

Not so very well know as the German Grabenpanzer!
The french panzer! More like a bulletproof vest or Modular Tactical Vest.
Made of a steel plate(s) coverd with a sort of webbing.
The one I got is the two part version, wich is harder to find then the single plate.
Only 65.000 in total were made.
Thise one was (recently!) found in France. Webbing is, sadly, deteriorated.

 

[morel5000]

Nice find. Got any pictures of it in action?

Best regards,
Michel

 

[stuka f]

Some can be seen here;
http://pauluxdu506.skyrock.com/3202993115-Protection-Corporelle-Francaise.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[stuka f]

and here;
http://humanbonb.free.fr/indexProtegecorporel.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[stuka f]

and here is one at the Museum of Meaux (Marne).

 

[morel5000]

Thanks for the interesting links!

Best regards,
Michel

 

[stuka f]

My pleasure!
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