Just a few junks of Tin from my collection

[Mark K]

Thanks Ralph sorry to disappoint but this Mk IV would have very probably being used by are British cousins as at the end of WW II for the most part all of the Mk III's that were loaned to Canada were returned to the crown.
Mind you there are a few period images of Canadians using turtles during Korea and shortly there after I will have to see if I can find them again still a nice helm to have on display though.

Regards Mark

[Mark K]

Thanks James an under appreciated helmet in my opinion that seen years of service with the MOD this is the seventh one to grace my shelves and they all have something a little different to offer.
I have not had a chance to remove the tab yet to see if the snap is marked but with out a doubt a piece of cut webbing this particular helm came out of the UK and was purchased from a member of the WAF.

Regards Mark

[reneblacky]

Mark Mate Stop buying this rubbish

[Mark K]

Jeez Rene I just can't see an end to this soon there is always that one helmet that you need and then another and wow I don't have that one yet

Regards Mark

[Mark K]

I had a little spare time before work this morning so I thought I would add a few more helms to the thread...

1953 Dated BMB HSAT with Canadian Provenance

Netted and scrimmed 1941 C.L./C.

British Mk II flashed to the 1st Free French Division

Dutch M-53

Late war SB with 1959 dated Mitchell cover

British Mk 6A

Argentinian M-1

ROU Corean made M-76

1942 dated G.S.W. flashed with officers pips on the front of the helmet body


Regards Mark

[Mark K]

M-76 Helmet Parachutist Lightweight

French f-1

South African Army Mk II

South African Army Mk II ( Dark Brown )


Regards Mark

[Mark K]

Had a little time before work so thought I might add a few more lids to the thread...

1955 dated Mk II HSAT


Israeli Modified Mk II


Camo painted PASGT


SF used Protec Bump Helmet


A small grouping of PASGT helmets








Israeli Copy of US M-38 Tankers helmet



Regards Mark

[Mark K]

Indian Patka Helmet ( Safety Head Gear ) these have been exclusively designed for the Indian Army and have seen service in other paramilitary forces such as the Rashtriya Rifles,CRPF and various state police departments and have performed well in the field and have been used in the theatre of operations in Jammu and Kashmir Provence's they were originally developed as head protection to be used by Sikh soldiers, as they wear their ‘Pagdi,dastaar so the initiation was to make such a platform which could be easily used with there head dress...
This particular example is an older model and and the plates are manufactured from a high-density, die-pressed phantom steel a cushioning material is used in the inner lining of the patka helmets for additional comfort the weight varies slightly dependant on size 1.4 kg.to 1.5 kg.
The patka are said to provide excellent protection against 7.62, 5.56 to the forehead area and the sides and offer protection against 9 mm weapons systems in the rear and the area of the dome...




Regards Mark

[Mark K]

Argentinian M-2 Airborne helmet


US M-5 Anti Flak helmet


Romanian M-73 Para Helmet


Early Canadian Post War Civil Defence ( Rescue )


1941 Dated Mk II produced in Hong Kong by the Chiap-Hua Iron and Steel Works




Regards Mark

[MAP]

Nice M5. I remember these at the local surplus store for $5 or so....no longer.