RAC Helmet.

**Opex** · 10-20-2013, 12:05 PM

Hi Fellow Collectors here is an RAC Mark 2 or 3 ? from my collection.

I picked this one up from a local surplus a few years ago, as it appears in the photo's, unfortunately the liner is in a poor condition, but it does have a plastic chin cup added, which is obviously not a standard feature, it is possible from memory that this helmet was previously owned by a Royal Marine Commando, I know these were worn in the Falklands conflict. Regards Opex.

**Gunny Hartmann** · 10-20-2013, 12:29 PM

You are correct in saying the RAC helmets were used by the Royal Marines during the Falklands conflict, i understand they were also used by Royal navy gun crews until about 1990!...

**tinlid** · 10-20-2013, 01:23 PM

The shells with the rivet for fixing the liner were Mk2's, but with more up to date liners whether they were then classed as a Mk3 not sure.

**Opex** · 10-20-2013, 05:20 PM

by Gunny Hartmann

You are correct in saying the RAC helmets were used by the Royal Marines during the Falklands conflict, i understand they were also used by Royal navy gun crews until about 1990!...

Thanks Gunny, I have seen pictures of RN gunners wearing these on-board ship , I'm a bit disappointed the liner is in such a terrible state , the gaffer tape does seem to be holding it all together though !!!

Thanks as ever

**Opex** · 10-20-2013, 05:22 PM

by tinlid

The shells with the rivet for fixing the liner were Mk2's, but with more up to date liners whether they were then classed as a Mk3 not sure.

Thanks tinlid I appreciate your comments and the confirmation, I was not to sure if model would be classed as a Mk3.

**Gunny Hartmann** · 10-20-2013, 05:27 PM

by Opex

Thanks Gunny, I have seen pictures of RN gunners wearing these on-board ship , I'm a bit disappointed the liner is in such a terrible state , the gaffer tape does seem to be holding it all together though !!!

Thanks as ever

Even with the damaged liner it's an interesting helmet to have!...