Austrian trials /test Composite helmets

[James C]

Just wanted to share an example of one of the ballistic test /trials helmets Austria developed but never fully adopted back in the early to mid 1980's ,the rounds of ammunition have entered the exterior moulded plastic but were stopped by the aramid ballistic weave although one round did pass through exiting the inner liner

[James C]

Example number two ,the test date of 1983 has been added in chalk across the exterior and an ID tag string has been threaded through a hole drilled in the front brim but unfortunately the label has long since detached

[James C]

Another incomplete example trialed before the introduction of the production Bundesheer M92

[James C]

First of three Austrian composite helmets from the early 80's that did see some use in South Africa and used by there Special Forces Brigade Recces unit

[James C]

2nd example of the same type

[James C]

3rd example