Early prototype ballistic and WW2 type both worn during the conflict--
Airborne helmets.
During the conflict the old WW2 type steel helmet served alongside limited amounts of the new lightweight helmet and I am very luck enough to have examples of 2 original unmessed with helmets of the period.
THe steel helmet has been fitted with a DPM hood from a combat smock as at the time there was no cammo cover available. Also at one time but missing when i got the helmet there appears to have been a scrim scarf/net fitted over the hood and secured with black duct tape(I have never attempted to remove the liner to inspect the inside of the helmet).
Lightweight airborne helmet-contrary to popular belief these werent made of KEVLAR but of a lightweight ballistic material and while very light offered very little in the way of ballistic protection. Of interest is the early trials leather chin/neck strap and the white chamois forehead/sweat leather unlike later types which were black.
Pride and joy of my collection these 2 and very chuffed to own them :good :good
Airborne helmets.
During the conflict the old WW2 type steel helmet served alongside limited amounts of the new lightweight helmet and I am very luck enough to have examples of 2 original unmessed with helmets of the period.
THe steel helmet has been fitted with a DPM hood from a combat smock as at the time there was no cammo cover available. Also at one time but missing when i got the helmet there appears to have been a scrim scarf/net fitted over the hood and secured with black duct tape(I have never attempted to remove the liner to inspect the inside of the helmet).
Lightweight airborne helmet-contrary to popular belief these werent made of KEVLAR but of a lightweight ballistic material and while very light offered very little in the way of ballistic protection. Of interest is the early trials leather chin/neck strap and the white chamois forehead/sweat leather unlike later types which were black.
Pride and joy of my collection these 2 and very chuffed to own them :good :good