<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
EXHIBIT 27.1

This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 1998,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC.
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                                       
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