My First US Composite.

**aj4010** · 02-11-2013, 10:20 PM

Well I suppose I had to get one sooner or later. I don't know much about this, except it belonged to a Para
from 642 Intelligence Battalion, so all comments appreciated.

Attachment 465340

Best Regards,

Andy

**ruddersrangers44** · 02-11-2013, 11:14 PM

About time Andy thats a great looking Kevlar.....Jake.

**aj4010** · 02-12-2013, 12:29 AM

Thank's Jake.
I've got to say this is the heaviest helmets I've ever handled. I wouldn't fancy jumping with this on my head.

Andy

**KradSpam** · 02-12-2013, 12:36 AM

I had one of these a while ago, I was really impressed with the quality. It certainly imparts a feeling of security when you wear it too, infinitely better than our contemporary counterpart, the shitty head wrecking Mk6......

Nice K-pot

**James C** · 02-13-2013, 08:27 PM

very nice example

complete with all chinstrap side retaining straps its definately seen use ,look at the wear on the neck padding

andy what i like about the US k pot is it looks great displayed with or without covers as it has a nice textured finish as standard not unlike the m1 ,you are right though ive never felt such a heavy lid before ,much heavier than a steel pot thanks for sharing

**James C** · 02-24-2013, 03:59 PM

andy this para helmet was also used by 82nd airborne division during desert shield (gulf war 1 )also a nice addition and easily attained is the pasgt manual to accompany the helmet a wearer's guide

**aj4010** · 02-24-2013, 04:45 PM

Thanks James, I'll watch out for one on the bay.
That's a great pic above, but what the heck are the two guys towards the back carrying?

Andy

**James C** · 02-24-2013, 04:49 PM

not sure andy but they have yellow static lines ,maybe field equipment of some sort

**Gunny Hartmann** · 02-24-2013, 04:53 PM

by aj4010

Thank's Jake.
I've got to say this is the heaviest helmets I've ever handled. I wouldn't fancy jumping with this on my head.

Andy

Heavier than a DDR M56?...

**aj4010** · 03-19-2013, 12:25 AM

A friend of mine found a complete mannequin in a dumpster. He promptly sawed it's head off, and brought it round! The thing has eyelashes, and even hair in the ears?

Weird.
Well it looks best with this helmet I think.

A bit too realistic?
I have some great but sometimes strange friends. Bless 'em.