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

       
                             
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