Mosquito Headnet What War?

[Bigcypresshunter]

I have this military mosquito headnet that goes over a helmet. Could this be WWI? I bought it at a military surplus back in the 70's but never thought much of it. The only way to get hunting gear at that time was military surplus stores.

I found one reference on Worthpoint that says its French but its not conclusive and they dont know if its WWI or WWII. Could it be French Vietnam? At 11 inches diameter, it seems to be better shaped for a WWI helmet. I wonder what the value? http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/french-military-army-mosquito-net-helmet-cover-ww

The markings are inside underneath. All I can read is:

ARMEE

J. MILLE & CIE
VILLEURBANNE

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I found another on eBay. I now know the value but it doesnt say anything else. It appears they may have it inside out or I do. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/290586516737

 

[Dano Sverige]

French Indo/China maybe. 1945 to 1975...or possibly a beekeepers hat.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

French Indo/China maybe. 1945 to 1975...or possibly a beekeepers hat.

Does the French Armee have beekeepers?

 

[texan connection]

Could we see a picture with you wearing it.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could we see a picture with you wearing it.

There is nobody here to take the picture. I could try in the mirror lol .

Im just curious. Why would you want to see that?

 

[texan connection]

Its not necessary,,, I was just trying to be funny.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its not necessary,,, I was just trying to be funny.

They are funny looking but the mosquitos this year have been very bad. This is the worst in 30 years. They are so bad that I brush them off; swatting individual bugs doesnt help.

I use a WWII camo Marine headnet but they can still bite through if it lays on the face.. It must be used with the helmet. http://www.monstermarketplace.com/military-surplus/wwii-usmc-camo-mosquito-head-netThis one actually works better because it keeps the bugs off the face.

I am wondering what battlfields this was necessary. French Indochina seems most likely but I believe its WWI or early WWII but I cant find proof. Someone that has time will find it for me.

 

[Dano Sverige]

French Indo/China maybe. 1945 to 1975...or possibly a beekeepers hat.

Does the French Armee have beekeepers?

Possibly. They're a very strange bunch the French!

 

[Mackaydon]

Maybe WW II, for use in North Africa.
Don....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could we see a picture with you wearing it.

I found a pic for ya Texan. This guys a bit uglier than I am though. http://collections.delcampe.com/ite...ken=sslLogin_f212ec64c115d0c05c44f3480b2a8807

Somebody gotta know what war this was used.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Were'nt the french in vietnam in the late 40's or early 50's? that would be my guess.

 

[Mackaydon]

France obtained control over northern Vietnam following its victory over China in the Sino-French war (1884–1885). French Indochina was formed in October 1887 from Annam, Tonkin, Cochinchina (which together form modern Vietnam) and the Kingdom of Cambodia; Laos was added after the Franco-Siamese War.
It wasn't until the Geneva Convention of 1954 that France relinquished all claims to territory in the Indochinese peninsula.