MK6 Helmet Covers.

Over the years i must have had 20 or 30 desert helmet covers pass through my hands without a thought until now----

Any ideas what to look for label,print wise to decide which would be an Gulf 91 cover and what would be a later cover as we all know Brit issue labels arent as easy to decipher/date as the US ones

I am very glad you posed this question Rich, I really am, as I am researching this very subject.

As you know it is nigh on impossible to accurately date DPM articles, unless there give aways like buttons,epaulettes etc..but here is a theory I have so far regarding DDPM MK6 covers..... it would appear that early covers have an olive green label in them as per the Temperate covers, the later covers have a white label that is matt in appearance.I have many with shiny labels that are white/cream too?? ( This is a theory and is ongoing until I can get more info and examples to study)

I will try and dig out/take pics of some my examples, perhaps this could start a really interesting and informative thread mate, I hope so

Easy Gee wrote:I am very glad you posed this question Rich, I really am, as I am researching this very subject.

As you know it is nigh on impossible to accurately date DPM articles, unless there give aways like buttons,epaulettes etc..but here is a theory I have so far regarding DDPM MK6 covers..... it would appear that early covers have an olive green label in them as per the Temperate covers, the later covers have a white label that is matt in appearance.I have many with shiny labels that are white/cream too?? ( This is a theory and is ongoing until I can get more info and examples to study)

I will try and dig out/take pics of some my examples, perhaps this could start a really interesting and informative thread mate, I hope so

Im just hoping now that over the years i havent sold off or even given away any early covers of God forbid(if any were made) a sparse cover

Ok,looks like this is going to be an interesting one

Havent really had a rummage through my stuff but have come accross 2 of my covers and both are different--

1st is of the teabag variety and unfortunately its fitted to a riot equipped MK6 so cannot remove it at the moment to check the label but will do so.

Second cover is in the more traditional material-unissued and has a WHITE nylon type label(will post pics when i get a chance).

Have never given these covers a second thought until now as they are ten a penny and pretty much only worth a pound or so each but am now definitely interested in different types if people could please post theirs including label pics.

Gulf91 wrote:

Easy Gee wrote:I am very glad you posed this question Rich, I really am, as I am researching this very subject.

As you know it is nigh on impossible to accurately date DPM articles, unless there give aways like buttons,epaulettes etc..but here is a theory I have so far regarding DDPM MK6 covers..... it would appear that early covers have an olive green label in them as per the Temperate covers, the later covers have a white label that is matt in appearance.I have many with shiny labels that are white/cream too?? ( This is a theory and is ongoing until I can get more info and examples to study)

I will try and dig out/take pics of some my examples, perhaps this could start a really interesting and informative thread mate, I hope so

Im just hoping now that over the years i havent sold off or even given away any early covers of God forbid(if any were made) a sparse cover

Again I relate Rich.

I have sold / traded many of these covers too over the years, and I'm beginning to wonder whether I should have at least taken photo's of them for future ref.

Never had a sparse one though, and if I did I would NOT trade it

We definitely need to club together and see what we have in the way of different labels,materials if possible.

Gulf91 wrote:We definitely need to club together and see what we have in the way of different labels,materials if possible.

Agreed..when I get time I'm going to dig out all my covers and photo the labels, maybe together we can work out some sort of dating system ( I'm sure it will be a piece of p**s..not) but hey, let's give it a go anyway Mate

Hi Rich.

As discussed before, this is a work in progress so my theories are based on partial guess work and matching cover labels to jacket labels to try and date them.

Here they are discuss.....


I am 99% sure this one is Op Granby issue as the label is shiny and same as Op Granby issue Jackets.

Not sure about this one.. label makes me think it's earlyish due to manafacturer.

This one has a darker pattern, and the green label, which I've not seen before on any other covers, the label say's Desert Dpm but no manafacturer.

I'm very certain this one is post 2000 again due to the label being the same plasticky feeling label as S2ooo Jackets....

Nice!!!!

I would think,going by the labels that the one with the green label is the earliest.

Gulf91 wrote:Nice!!!!

I would think,going by the labels that the one with the green label is the earliest.

Thanks Mate, I would also guess the green labeled one is the earliest..truth be told I just dunno!!!!

The reasearch continues, show yours for comparison, it may spur others on to show there's too, we may be able to draw some conclusions from this

Used to have loads of the damn things,now looks as if im down to my last 3!!

Teabag/Cheescloth type material. Label is made of cotton(not shiny nylon type material) and same type as the green label on Garys but in white.

Nice covers Rich, I would guess the teabag is the earliest version, I will continue to add to this thread as and when I have more versions and info..great idea again mate

I too have been slow to wake up to these...why is that?

I'm starting with anything obviously special....badges, patches and markings for starters...does anyone know which makers are the rarest? I see loads in bins at Fairs.....I guess I'd prefer to avoid kissing frogs!

an interesting thread richard .here are my ddpm covers

Who would have thought that the humble unloved helmet cover could be so interesting,or is that just sad,heehhhh.

i think it just comes with the territory where mad helmet collectors are involved ,i have a slight obsession with these covers ,but i would always go for a salty used one over a mint in the bag one anyday ,its miserable here down the coast richard ,whats it like in your neck of the woods mate

Same here,much prefer used been there items in general than stuff that has sat on a QMs shelf but am at times partial to unissued stuff(at the right price!!!). Like winter here,wind and rain and much colder than its been.

'picked up a mint experimental REVERSIBLE (DPM - Green / Desert) label-less Gortex Mk6 cover at W&P show...drawstring closure and elastic straps on green side only....I'd post pics if I could remember how...but visually it ain't all that

would be great to see some pics composite ,just use photobucket to upload the pics then copy and then paste into this thread if you catch my drift

Would love to see it as well but beats the hell out of me as to why on earth anybody would need a Goretex cover for a helmet??

yep..kinda thought that myself...but sitting here looking at it.......