Nkomo Posted October 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2009 I found this gem a little while back. I was drawn to the helmet by the cool camouflage paint job someone had given it. When I turned it over and looked at the manufacturers tag on the inside, I saw it was made by CGF (Gallet) and had a serial number of 287. I have done some research on the internet and can find very little information about this helmet. I am pretty sure the 4-point chin strap is a replacement. Any idea if this may be an experimental piece for trial? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Arch p.s. This helmet came out of the Ft. Campbell area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted October 12, 2009 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted October 12, 2009 Close-up of tag and odd writing on the inside. Writing says "1 2nd Lift 2n Pass". 2 could also be a Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary25 Posted October 12, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 12, 2009 Very nice helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 12, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 12, 2009 Is that UN blue showing in one spot? :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted October 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 12, 2009 very cool and interesting helmet.......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted October 12, 2009 Is that UN blue showing in one spot? :think: There are a couple of paint chips and there does seem to be a blue paint underneath. Looks a bit greener under a magnifying glass. I took a knife and lightly scraped a small area of the blue/green and it came right off. Appears to be a very powdery substance. Appears to have one thin coat. Wondering if it could be a primer coat to help the camo adhere to the helmet better. Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattD Posted October 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 12, 2009 I believe the first lot of the helmets were made in Canada by CGF/Gallet company. I believe I have a couple like that too. They opened up a manufacturer in US, joint venture with MSA I would guess a 5th SFG issue helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted October 12, 2009 I believe the first lot of the helmets were made in Canada by CGF/Gallet company. I believe I have a couple like that too. They opened up a manufacturer in US, joint venture with MSA I would guess a 5th SFG issue helmet Thanks for the info, Matt! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1975 Posted October 13, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 13, 2009 I believe the first lot of the helmets were made in Canada by CGF/Gallet company. I believe I have a couple like that too. They opened up a manufacturer in US, joint venture with MSA I would guess a 5th SFG issue helmet I agree, the straps look like standard issue for the first run of these helmets. Look just like what is on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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