STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS - U.S. Militaria Forum
For discussions about any helmet used/issued by the Chaplains and Medical personnel (that includes doctors, nurses, medics, corpsmen, American Field Service, etc.) in any of the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marines, AF, Coast Guard, National Guard). Including (but not limited to) M1917s, M1s, Kevlar, etc. 5.4k.
Up Armored Countermine PASGT, A Kevlar Cover for a Kevlar …
Jul 8, 2013 · Ballistic covers for helmets were used during the First Gulf War for certain CVC helmets. The DH-132 and DH-132A did not have the ballistic protective capability of the standard PASGT infantry helmet so a cover made of Aramid (Kevlar) was developed by NATICK to fit over the helmet shell.
PASGT KEVLAR HELMET COLLECTABLE FOR THE FUTURE - US …
Apr 1, 2011 · A nice, and VERY rare XL sized PASGT (about 1,000 made in the early 90s) priced at $60 hasn't sold in a local surplus shop for 6+ months. Another Large sized PASGT in nice condition, complete with Desert Storm era "chocolate chip" camo cover hasn't sold at …
Kevlar Helmet Manufactures - US MILITARIA FORUM
Mar 24, 2015 · 1,686. Location: Ohio. #3. Posted March 24, 2015. Unicor made PASGTs. Rabintex - Made ACH's but were subsequently recalled for being defective. I believe that they were purchased by Armorsource. CGF Gallet - Developed the MICH (iirc) and then were subsequently purchased by MSA. Opscore - SF helmets.
Kevlar Helmet - MODERN COMPOSITE HELMETS - U.S. Militaria …
Oct 30, 2008 · A medium size Helmet, Personal Armor System-Ground Troops manufactured by Unicor (Federal Prison Industries) on a 1986 contract. patchtrader864 said: i picked up a kevlar Helmet over the weekend .how do i tell what size it is it has a [ m2 ] on the crown and + 87/88 also has. HELMET PASGT.
Prototype Kevlar PASGT Helmet - Camouflage finish.
May 29, 2014 · Location: Alabama. #16. Posted January 17, 2022. This in one of the prototypes made by Geonautics as part of the test program. 200 Kevlars and 200 GRPs were made. Geonautics is a very small family run business that doesn't get enough credit for assisting with the development of the PASGT helmet.
Desert Storm Identification - US MILITARIA FORUM
Jun 25, 2015 · Member. 3,795. Location: Oklahoma. #8. Posted June 25, 2015. $70 isn't too bad, the helmet and suspension usually sells for around $40-50, the sweatband for $5-10, the nape-pad $5-7, and the cover for $2-7. While it is 'Desert Storm" style and has the look, as stated before the helmet was made around 1996.
PASGT Stats - MODERN COMPOSITE HELMETS - U.S. Militaria Forum
May 2, 2008 · The helmet provides ballistic protection from fragmenting munitions to the head, temple, ear and neck areas. It is available in five sizes. The helmet shell is a one-piece composite structure made up of multiple levels of Kevlar® aramid fiber. The PASGT is made of Kevlar® 29 and weighs between 3.1 lbs (x-s) and 4.2 lbs (x-l).
Kevlar helmet collectors - U.S. Militaria Forum
Mar 9, 2019 · Member. 1,196. Location: Missouri. #9. Posted March 9, 2019. "Kevlar" helmets can be extremely collectible and expensive. It just depends on what it is, like with anything else. A basic PASGT helmet normally gets $40-$60. ACH helmets can get $80-$120, sometimes less.
Show Your Kevlar Helmets - U.S. Militaria Forum
Jan 28, 2011 · A while back there was a thread for patched and painted ACH helmets, but I'm starting this one to see all kevlar helmets, ACH-PASGT-LWH and to also see how many people have/collect modern helmets. With that being said, if you have a kevlar helmet please post it.