British MK6 /MK6 A Helmet Covers

[James C]

Thanks Roberto My examples seem to be split between Small /Medium and Large /Outsize only but i will certainly look out for an example like yours in future

[Composite]

Here's a DPM example with an unusual elastic strap attached. The attachment/sewing is well done but I can't see it being official....but what's it for? It can't be for a Mockingbird....how would you get it onto the strap?..and it's forward-facing (assuming laces-to-the-rear)...would he really need another foliage strap just below the other one?

[Composite]

..and whilst we're at it......I'd welcome thoughts on these 2......'no labels or stamps, one has Mk6-esque side reinforcements, both are BIG, laces seem familiar, cut and make-up are pretty much as per Mk6 ones.....both have metal lace eyelets so not your run-of-the-mill made-by-mum......

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[Composite]

...and Number 2:-

[paulp4180]

Here's a DPM example with an unusual elastic strap attached. The attachment/sewing is well done but I can't see it being official....but what's it for? It can't be for a Mockingbird....how would you get it onto the strap?..and it's forward-facing (assuming laces-to-the-rear)...would he really need another foliage strap just below the other one?

Speaking from experience, my best guess for the extra elastic would be for use as a chinstrap whilst wearing a respirator.

[Watchdog]

An interesting subject and I wish this sort of stuff had been recorded when WWII helmets were as common as the modern types!

I have seen covers marked ; Small, Medium, Large and Outsize as well as those marked; Small/Medium, Medium/Large and Large/Outsize and aslo Regular whatever regular means. Of course there are other colours besides camouflage depending on the purpose;

How about this one?



I have a white one somewhere, just can't seem to find it and there are black ones used by the RN and one or two other "odds and ends"

I include here another Mk6 MTP just for the "made in china" label "WTF"?




Regards

Mark

[James C]

Thanks for adding more covers to the thread Composite and Mark Composite I agree with Paul and say used as a chinstrap when respirator mask was worn
Nice and unusual mk6 style covers too and if my eyes don't deceive me a 3 or is it a four colour ddpm ,I'm only familiar with the more simplified 2 colour introduced around 1990 allthough i am aware a four colour desert pattern was trialed sometime earlier pehaps in the 1980's but your cover throws up the question why a gs mk6 design ,the other open weave cover is interesting too and know of no other that I'm aware of ,How frustrating the most interesting covers have no labels

[James C]

[QUOTE=Composite;1709382]..and whilst we're at it......I'd welcome thoughts on these 2......'no labels or stamps, one has Mk6-esque side reinforcements, both are BIG, laces seem familiar, cut and make-up are pretty much as per Mk6 ones.....both have metal lace eyelets so not your run-of-the-mill made-by-mum......

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Just a thought Composite but could this desert dpm derivative which is showing at least a 3rd darker overprint be a PECOC trials cover ?

[Composite]

I have thought about that...and I've looked at PECOC pics for a match....if they ARE I've got a couple on nice hosts for them....... ;-)

The metal eyelets are the mystery for me....why bother with eyelets when there's no labels / other niceties????

[kradman]

I was also thinking this cover is a PECOC trials cover I had a shirt in the same camo a few years ago