Vietnam Helmet with camo cover

[Aldo]

Let me begin by saying I know nothing about Vietnam helmets but I sold one off years ago that I still regret to this day. That being said, I came across this beauty at very reasonable price and had to add it to my collection of lids. The helmet and it's components look very authentic and untouched. The camo cover is on very tightly and appears to have been on for a very long time. The Ace of Spades drawing looks authentic but who knows. This helmet evokes the real feel of the war from all the images I have seen in classic movies and news clips. Please feel free to comment on authenticity or anything else about the helmet. Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards, Al

[Jerry B]

I'd love to get one but have no idea what makes a good one rather than a put together job

[TabsTabs1964]

Hi Aldo.
As you, no idea about Vietnam era american helmets, but yours look really cool.

[reneblacky]

Lovely, Bug juice suits it nicely Mate

[Aldo]

Lovely, Bug juice suits it nicely Mate

Thanks, I got lucky with this one. Snapped it up as soon as I saw it at a nice price.

[reneblacky]

Has it a code stamp? here's a list for you anyway--


Contract Number Manufacturer Date Proximity

USMC Project Number 5501 DC & TSC DIR. MFG. 4 February 1959
USMC Project Number 5850 DC & TSC DIR. MFG. 10 December 1959
P.O. No. 5002-62 1962
DSA 1-811-C-62 1962
DSA 1-1940-63-C 1963
DSA 1-3839-64-C 1964
DSA 1-4540-64-C 1964
DSA 1-6600-65-C Late 1964 – 1965
DSA 1-6680-65-C Late 1964 - 1965
Contract No. 5432 1964*
Contract No. 5626 1964*
Contract No. 5654 1964*
Contract No. 5656 1964*
Contract No. 5858 1964*
Contract No. 7005 Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 7057 Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 7219 Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 7332 Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 7882 (this could be a 1-7332 printing error, but the number exists) Late1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 8027 Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 8056 (Twill & Cotton Patterns) Late 1964-Early 1965*
Contract No. 8116 (Twill) Early 1965*
Contract No. 8133 Early 1965*
Contract No. 8189 (Twill) Early 1965*
Contract No. 9005 (Twill & Cotton Patterns) Mid 1965*
Contract No. 9085 Mid 1965*
Contract No. 9196 Mid 1965*
DSA 100-2157 Late 1965-Early 1966
DSA 100-3937 (Twill & Cotton Patterns) Early 1966
DSA 100-67-C-0713 (Twill) Capitol Fur 1967
DSA 100-67-C-3697 1967
DSA 100-68-C-2168 1968
DSA 100-68-C-2188 1968
DSA 100-69-C-0944 1969
DSA 100-69-C-1921 1969
DSA 100-69-F-U992 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1969
DSA 100-70-C-0822 1970
DSA 100-70-C-0823 1970
DSA 100-70-F-V075 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1970
DSA 100-73-F-U289 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1973
DSA 100-74F-U060 (Real Train) Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1974
DSA 100-74-F-U524 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1974
DSA 100-74-F-U919 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1974
DSA 100-75-F-V289 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1975
DSA 100-77-F-U393 Mnpls Soc f/t Blind 1977


*Current discussion exists on the true date of these covers. Although the contract number dates these pieces to the mid 1960s, several of these models have the deep flap cuts suggesting they are of 1969 or slightly later production.

[Aldo]

Thanks, where do I look for it ? I didn’t want to mess with the cover since it’s on so tightly.

[reneblacky]

Thanks, where do I look for it ? I didn’t want to mess with the cover since it’s on so tightly.

on one of the leaf flaps, here's mine

[Aldo]

Thanks, I’ll take a look

[AZPhil]

Nice helmet Aldo. It does have the look.

I really like the glass skull head. I have some glass heads ,BUT none are glass skull's. NICE!!!
Perfect fit for the Skull collector.

Semper F
Phil