The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Green Camouflage Paint Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed. Steel Helmet shell remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Hessian Camouflage Netting is present with a small degree of Wear. Internal Plastic Liner is complete w/ inscribed Force Number. Three-point Webbing chin strap is intact with securing buckle system. Manufacturer markings & Date are present on Helmet Dome.
ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS. AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR WILL BE NOTED.
PIECES HAVE BEEN UTILISED- AND A SMALL DENT OR TWO CAN BE NOTED ON HELMET DOME. THIS DOES NOT ALTER AESTHETIC.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ WEAR
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ORIGIN : SADF ( South African Defence Force)
COMPOSITION : Steel / Webbing/ Moulded Plastic
YEAR: 1966 -
MNFR: C.J. Fuchs Ltd.
SIZE: Large - 58 / 59.
TOTAL: 2 x Pcs
1 x Steel Helmet Shell w/ Netting
1 x Moulded Plastic Liner
ISSUE: Parachute Battalion Variant ( Airborne ).
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An EXCELLENT example of Border War, 1960s SADF Parachute Battalion Steel Helmet ' Springdak' w/ Camouflage Netting. This piece appears to be in a VF state , with detailed Green Camouflage Paint Relief on obverse and reverse. All fittings appear present. Hessian Camouflage Netting is intact with some degree of age-related surface wear. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. It can be NOTED- one or two small indentations may be present on Helmet shell. Three-point Webbing chin-strap system with buckle is present and functional.
Internal Plastic Helmet Liner System is evident with all suspension parts appearing complete. Serviceman's Force Number has been inscribed and is legible. Manufacturer Dome Stamp has been stenciled in white.
This piece would have been issued to SADF Parachute Battalion ( Airborne) Soldiers - who would have required the stability of the 'Parachutists' variant for high-altitude jumps during Operational deployment in SWA/Angola.
The ideal addition to any SADF/ SWATF Border War Era Parachute Helmet collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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