Last edited by OldSteel; 12-02-2020 at 08:49 PM. Reason: correct word
here it is! this is the SEPT defined by the seller as "mod.parà" (I would define it as SEPT1 given what I read in the Magum magazine article I have) as I said in the previous post, it does not have the label, but has traces of glue as in the other of which I put the photos previously, so I think it is a helmet produced by RBR.
comments to you ....
Last edited by vulcan 65; 12-04-2020 at 02:05 PM.
The shell shape does looks very RBR-like......
in these photos I have compared the two RBRs that I have in the collection, they are certainly different for the shape of the shell (the one at the rear has the fixing screw of the suspensions very close to the edge) the interiors are the same.
for these differences I would therefore like to define, mod.SEPT1 the lower one at the rear, SEPT2 the one with a "normal" pitch, while the lower SEPT2 at the rear, adopted by Col Moschin in Somalia.
I always remain in my mind, not much is understood about the whole production of the modern SEPT helmets adopted in the early years by the Italian Army.
the manufacturers, the models, and then the various "refurbishments", are really complicated to catalog .... surely it would be nice if someone who knows the various steps, with photos and explanations, would make us understand something ... hopefully one day to read a good book about it.
regards
Last edited by vulcan 65; 12-04-2020 at 02:04 PM.
Where is Paolo M when we need him?! :-)
Interesting comparison between the two examples, I agree that it was produced by RBR for the Italian Army probably in the first period, I am convinced that it is one of the F6 export models to which an Italian liner has been fitted.
It's hard to say for sure if it's correct to call it SEPT1.
Regards
good morning,
about the discussion I take the liberty of publishing some photos I was talking about in previous posts, taken from the magazine "Magnum Magazine" I know it is difficult for many but unfortunately I can't do it, you with the help of a translator translate the captions and the article, there is some interesting information ... also for the SEPT1 .... greetings
This thread has become very interesting, especially for me as I had tended to look on al Italian compos as being essentially the same thing. We're all wrong at least part of the time.
I did a quick transale of the scans immediately above, using OCR and Google translate and a bit of Italian. Actually the second image was impossible as the original picture is poorly aligned. Anyway -
Picture 1 -
The Navy raiders use the SEPT-2 similar in shape to the American model. The two chin straps fixed in the center, at the height of the temples, and at the back are clearly visible. The two straps come together at the jaw to give life to the chin guard.
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Picture 3 -
5) This Lagunare ((some kind of Marine?))wears a SEPT-1 helmet. Note the lack of the overhang, at the height of the temples.
6) The Alpine troops in Mozambique have the AF-90 ballistic vest in «desert» finish.
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Picture 4 -
The «Col Moschin» battalion has very special individual protective equipment. The helmet, apparently similar to the SEPT-2, offers greater protection to the cervical area and allows the assembly of a protective visor.
The irony is that Italian helmets were once some of the most documented (in PMs books). Like most, I have some Italian Compos but if I’m totally honest I still don’t think I’m a 100% sure what I have......
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