1983 First Local Production : SADF Paratrooper M83 Kevlar Helmet w/ Nutria Cover (1st Type).

1983 First Local Production : SADF Paratrooper M83 Kevlar Helmet w / Nutria Cover (1st Type).THIS ITEM IS IN GOOD CONDITION , ALL STRAPS AND BUCKLES ARE PRESENT & FUNCTIONING. THE NUTRIA CANVAS COVER IS INTACT , AND INCLUDES THE RETRACTABLE VISOR FOR SUN PROTECTION. MANUFACTURER : S.A.P.H.IYEAR : 1983SIZE: LARGE (58 / 60)THE M83 KEVLAR HELMET WAS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTS OF THE SADF - IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE M63 STEEL HELMET OR STAALDAK. USED TOWARD THE END OF THE BORDER WAR , THIS DESIGN CAME TO CHARACTERISE THE CLIMAX OF THE CONFLICT. THIS EXAMPLE , IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INITIAL STOCK PRODUCED BASED ON THE ISRAELI DESIGN AND INCLUDES THE INTEGRAL SUN SHADE VISOR AT THE FRONT .A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY SADF OR BORDER WAR THEMED COLLECTION OR DISPLAY, FOR THE DISCERNING ENTHUSIAST WHO SEEKS THAT MUST-HAVE ITEM.