Chickenpuffball Posted December 23, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2016 Are PASGT helmets corked? I recently bought a PASGT helmet from 1986 and the exterior looks like cork. PASGT: WW2 Front Seam: - Nadav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cololab Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2016 I have a new, unissued 1986 dated PASGT. I don't know what is in the paint, but it feels like the same texture as that on my unissued original finish early production WW2 helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenpuffball Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted December 23, 2016 I have a new, unissued 1986 dated PASGT. I don't know what is in the paint, but it feels like the same texture as that on my unissued original finish early production WW2 helmet. Same here, although I don't know if they were issued or not. I'm pretty sure PASGT helmets were only used with covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted December 23, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2016 Same here, although I don't know if they were issued or not. I'm pretty sure PASGT helmets were only used with covers. PASGT were worn sans cover by OPFOR, in Basic Airborne School, in Air Assault School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenpuffball Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted December 23, 2016 PASGT were worn sans cover by OPFOR, in Basic Airborne School, in Air Assault School True, although that doesn't warrant an addition to a helmet's design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted December 23, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 23, 2016 The rough texture continued over to the ACH, but the new ECH is smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pump 150 Posted December 24, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 24, 2016 The standard texture used on U.S. helmets post World War II has been either silica sand or ground walnut shell dust, this does include the ECH as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenpuffball Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted December 24, 2016 The standard texture used on U.S. helmets post World War II has been either silica sand or ground walnut shell dust, this does include the ECH as well. Is there a reason for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted December 24, 2016 Share #9 Posted December 24, 2016 I could have sworn I read something about the ECH being smooth but I checked and it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pump 150 Posted December 24, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 24, 2016 My best guesstimate is that the cork was found to scuff and wear smooth easily with use, while the sand or walnut shell flour is much more durable over time. As well as being an inexpensive option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenpuffball Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted December 24, 2016 My best guesstimate is that the cork was found to scuff and wear smooth easily with use, while the sand or walnut shell flour is much more durable over time. As well as being an inexpensive option. I meant to ask why they had that texture/cork if they would've had a cover. But yeah, it seems that cork also breaks apart and chips (evidenced by the picture of my WW2 helmet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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