U.S. Helmet Cover Cover (Vietnam era?)

[Airborne warrior]

Is the 061 the date of manufacture?

[ruddersrangers44]

Nope,thats a batch number the 74 after DSA100-74 is always the date..........the 8415-00-261-6833 is the contract number.........

[Airborne warrior]

Thanks very much Jake.

[cammobunker]

Actually Jake, The 8415 number is the NSN. The DSA number is the contract number. Generally, but not always, the second number is the year

[ruddersrangers44]

cheers cammo,always getting me DSA'S and NSN's muddled,thanks for correction.........