Has anyone ever seen this before?

[Graff09]

Hi,

I found this interesting helmet but haven't a single idea of when it was from or what branch may have used it? I'm thinking, possibly Navy during the Korean War?

Thanks!

[Tank Destroyer]

The only use I can see is for a face shield. Possibly for a welding visor, etc..... this is something you don’t see every day.

Marty

[1 RNZIR]

Face shield perhaps but the side mounted lugs are also in the right position to mount headphone speakers on. This is not a configuration
I am familiar with or have encountered before ...

[Graff09]

Do you know what the age might be? Is it military?

Thanks.

[1 RNZIR]

If your referring to the mounting lugs being military I would say yes, they appear to have been on the helmet for quite some time and appears consistent with the age of the rest of the helmet which the liner and chinstrap confirm to be Vietnam era

[Tank Destroyer]

I see a DSA number on the sweat band but I don’t think the liner is US the A washers do not look correct. The helmet is a odd color to be American but has US chinstraps;1950’s-early 60’s. I am leaning to foreign usage.

Marty

[MAP]

Maybe start looking at Riot Shield examples?

[aef1917]

The lugs are for a clear plastic face shield so the helmet could be used for riot duty. My dad used to have a bunch but they tend to get really brittle and warped with age.

[Composite]

I can't help you....but I want to say how impressed I am with your presentation......thank you for making such an effort and good luck.