Unknown possibly Kevlar helmet find at flea market

[Tonomachi]

I got this real cheap at the flea market and it looks like a US military Kevlar helmet but it feels a little lighter. The thickness appear to be the same but the lining is different. I couldn't find any markings inside the helmet. It has removal pieces of padding that are held in place by Velcro. Is this a real military helmet or maybe some kind of air soft gear?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RedLegGI]

I'd buy it. Secondly it looks heavily used and dusty. Probably US used, maybe bought privately. It reminds me of the TBH or TBH II helmet, but there are a few differences. The service member could have bought this for use if they couldn't get a hold of an ACH or didn't like the PASGT. Nice pick up

[Tonomachi]

I'd buy it. Secondly it looks heavily used and dusty. Probably US used, maybe bought privately. It reminds me of the TBH or TBH II helmet, but there are a few differences. The service member could have bought this for use if they couldn't get a hold of an ACH or didn't like the PASGT. Nice pick up

Thanks so it is a legitimate US military helmet and not something made for the paintball and air soft groups.

[RichRaider]

Honestly, I think it's a plastic replica helmet. I've seen ones that look like it at an army navy store in CA. Pretty sure it's not ballistic protection IMHO.

 

-Rich

[Blacksmith]

If you pull the pads out, you may be able to find a data sticker on it. That would certainly tell us more.

[VolunteerArmoury]

I believe it's a plastic play helmet. We cheated & had some that best that I can remember looked like this to work ranges & save our necks from the weight. We just had ACU covers on them with reflective helmet bands & range instead of our issue ACHs. I'm certain I still have it somewhere at home to compare if ya like.

[RedLegGI]

Did some research on this after i posted, and it looks like it might be an Armorsource lid. I can't find pics of the interior of the helmet to confirm their strap system though. We can help dispel it being real/fake fairly quickly, weigh it. IF its somewhere around 3-4 pounds, should be legit kevlar. If its 1-2, it's likely plastic.

 

I have zero doubt about it being kevlar and used by a service member or possibly a contractor. The Velcro on it, wear, dust, and grime all point to it being legit.

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

LK20E number on chinstrap buckle

http://www.usaarl.army.mil/techreports/2005-05.pdf

page 14 and 52

 

http://www.ykkfastening.com/products/plastic_hardware/strap_adjuster/lk-eek.html

 

IDK, I'm on the fence with this one, I agree, weigh it.

[pump 150]

From the available photos I would strongly suspect this being a replica/Airsoft imitation of a MICH helmet. Just my opinion

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/usa/

 

MICH gunfighter cut helmet towards the middle of this page with almost exactly the same chinstrap attachment

[RedLegGI]

From the available photos I would strongly suspect this being a replica/Airsoft imitation of a MICH helmet. Just my opinion

 

You're breaking my heart Bill lol

[Tonomachi]

I have no way of weighing the helmet but it feels more like 2 pounds instead of 3 to 4 pounds. I pulled out all of the padding and found no decals or markings of any kind inside of the helmet. I had a feeling this was some sort of copy for the paintball and/or air soft crowd. Many thanks for everyone's input on this helmet.

[RedLegGI]

I have no way of weighing the helmet but it feels more like 2 pounds instead of 3 to 4 pounds. I pulled out all of the padding and found no decals or markings of any kind inside of the helmet. I had a feeling this was some sort of copy for the paintball and/or air soft crowd. Many thanks for everyone's input on this helmet.

 

If you don't mind me asking, 2 things. How much are you in to it, and what are your plans for it?