Mitznefet
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The Mitznefet is an infantry helmet cover used by the Israeli Defense Forces as of 2006. It is considerably larger than the helmet, giving the impression of a militarised chef's hat, shower cap or clown's hat. The purpose of the floppy helmet cover is to break up the distinctive outline of a helmeted head and thus assist in the camouflage of the wearer.
[edit] Origin
The origin of the word Mitznefet is not certain. It has been translated as "mitre" or "headdress", because the biblical Book of Exodus uses Mitznefet to describe the headwear of the Jewish high priests. Other scholars translate Mitznefet as "turban", arguing that it comes from the root "to wrap".
[edit] References
- Daniel Engber. "Israeli Soldiers, Fashion Victims: Why are they wearing chef's hats?", Slate.com, August 11, 2006.
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