Army Air Force M-3 Steel Helmet

Saturday August 22nd, 2020 admin

The M-3 Flak helmet was the first helmet designed expressly for use by American bomber crews. The M-3 has large hinged ear covers on its sides to accommodate a communications headset; the covers were originally lined with felt. Unlike M-1 helmets, the M-3 features a built-in suspension system. The headband […]

Sun, Wind and Dust Goggle (SWDG, MIL-G-635, 1982)

Sunday July 26th, 2020 admin

Stock Number Reference: Goggles, Sun, Wind And Dust NSN: 8465-00-161-4068 Assign Date: Unknown Components Item NSN Assign Date Frame, Goggle, Without Lens 8465-01-103-1354 1980-11-10 Lens, Plastic, Goggle Class 1, Clear 8465-00-273-3625 Unknown Lens, Plastic, Goggle Class 2, Neutral Grey 8465-00-273-3626 Unknown

APH-5 Helicopter Helmet (Vietnam War)

Sunday April 12th, 2020 admin

In 1958 the Army officially adopted its first flight helmet for aircrew members. Unofficially worn by some Army pilots since 1954, the Navy designed Aviator Protective Helmet Number 5, or APH-5, was the Army’s first attempt at providing a helmet “capable of ultimate protection and yet [be] comfortable.” The helmet […]

AFH-1 Helicopter Helmet (1968)

Saturday June 8th, 2019 admin

In 1962 the Army began developing an improved version of the APH-5. Combat experience in Vietnam led the Army to develop a flight helmet with better ballistic protection. Introduced in 1965, the new Anti-fragmentation Flight Helmet, or AFH-1, was fielded. Whereas the APH-5 was standard issue throughout the Army, the […]

MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet

Monday April 15th, 2019 admin

  Model-Size-NSN sheet Model / Size / NSN Regular / Medium Large Assign Date MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet 8415-01-157-4806 8415-01-157-4807 1983-07-06 MC-140A Amphibious Crewman Helmet (acquired) (acquired) (acquired) MC-140B Artilleryman’s Helmet w/ Comm 8415-01-157-4808 8415-01-157-4809 1983-07-06 MC-140C Artilleryman’s Helmet w/o Comm 8415-01-157-4810 8415-01-157-4811 1983-07-06 MC-140D USMC Motorcycle Helmet w/ […]

Free Fall Parachutist’s Helmet (Type I)

Sunday April 14th, 2019 admin

Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Parachutist’s, Free Fall, Type I, Without Communication Equipment Assign Date: 1976-03-19 Size-NSN Sheet Size NSN Small 8415-01-018-4910 Medium 8415-01-018-4911 Large 8415-01-018-4912

High Visibility Helmet Band (1990s)

Thursday February 21st, 2019 admin

Mostly used by USMC School Of Infantry.   Stock Number Reference: Band, Helmet, High Visibility NSN: 8415-00-177-4978 Assign Date: 1970-03-16

KMU-219/P Nuclear Flash Goggle Modification Kit (Vietnam War era)

Sunday December 30th, 2018 admin

An alternative to the gold-plated visor was developed in the form of a gold-plated lens for the well-known B-8 or M-1944 goggles. These could be worn when needed and otherwise tucked away in their protective box. According to PACAF regulations this modification goggle kits are used in multiplace aircraft where […]

Combat Vehicle Crew’s (CVC) T56-6 Helmet

Tuesday October 9th, 2018 admin

Intergrated with MK-525/G or MK-1036/G headset-microphone kit. Ballistic-protective nylon main body.   Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s, T56-6 Data Item with MK-525/G with MK-1039/G Assign Date Unknown 1967-01-16 FSN Size Regular 8415-082-2066 8415-926-9991 Size Large 8415-082-2067 8415-926-9992

Combat Vehicle Crew’s (CVC) DH-132® Helmet (1984)

Saturday October 6th, 2018 admin

Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s, DH-132® Assign Date: 1972-12-06 Size-NSN Sheet Size NSN Small 8415-00-094-2679 Medium 8415-00-094-2691 Large 8415-00-094-2684 Components Liner, Helmet, DH-132® Assign Date: 1972-08-09 Size-NSN Sheet Size NSN Small 8415-00-134-9396 Medium 8415-00-134-9397 Large 8415-00-134-9398   Pad Set, Fitting, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Helmet Assign Date: 1973-01-31 Size-NSN […]

Wiley X SG-1 Spectacles Series

Saturday May 20th, 2017 admin

Stock Number Reference: Model NSN Assign Date WileyX SG-1 Smoke and Clear 4240-01-504-0994 2003-01-16 WileyX SG-1 V-CUT Smoke and Clear 4240-01-510-7844 2003-07-25

Flying Helmet Camouflage Films (1980s)

Friday May 19th, 2017 admin

Three sheets in one pack, ERDL camouflage / 6-color desert camouflage, 12″ x 12″ decal sheets, design for HGU-26/P flyer’s helmet.   Stock Number Reference: Camouflage Film, Flying Helmet Color NSN Assign Date ERDL 8475-00-173-9054 1973-02-18 6-Color Desert 8475-01-094-4566 1980-05-09

Brown Cellulose Acetate Spectacle Frame (1988)

Tuesday March 14th, 2017 admin

Also known as “BCG” (Birth Control Glasses).   Stock Number Reference: Frame, Spectacle, Cellulose Acetate, Brown Size-NSN Sheet: EYE/BRIDGE 20mm 22mm 24mm 26mm Assign Date 46mm 6540-01-146-7823 6540-01-146-7824 6540-01-146-7826 6540-01-146-7825 1983-02-05 48mm 6540-01-147-4670 6540-01-147-4671 6540-01-147-4672 6540-01-147-4673 1983-02-16 50mm 6540-01-147-4674 6540-01-147-4675 6540-01-147-4676 6540-01-147-4678 1983-02-16 52mm 6540-01-147-4679 6540-01-147-4677 1983-02-16

M17A2 Protective Gas Mask

Sunday November 13th, 2016 admin

Enhanced from M17A1 Protective Gas Mask, the resuscitation tube was removed.   Stock Number Reference: Mask, Protective, Field, M17A2 Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 4240-01-143-2017 1982-11-29 Small 4240-01-143-2018 1982-11-29 Medium 4240-01-143-2019 1982-11-29 Large 4240-01-143-2020 1982-11-29