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(Imperial War Museum BU 1146, Crown Copyright, unauthorised reproduction prohibited

Arnhem 17 - 25 September 1944: Alan Wood, the war correspondent, typing his despatch in a wood outside Arnhem; with him are three members of the 1st (British) Airborne Division. (Imperial War Museum BU 1146, Crown Copyright, unauthorised reproduction prohibited)
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In this section we keep articles written by collectors, offering useful advice on the history and collecting of combat helmets.

We’re always looking for new material, especially on less known helmets; do you have notes, pictures or other info that you want to share with others? Send me an email.

M-1"Euroclones" - Roger V. Lucy, author of "Tin Lids", illustrates the main European copies of the US M-1 helmet used during and after the Cold War.

The History Of The PASGT Helmet - Charles Simpson takes a look at the development of the Kevlar helmet and its latest versions.

The Yugoslav Ne44 helmet - Bruno Murgia presents this historical helmet, which played a starring role in the Balcan Wars of the 1990's

Pre or Post War? - A quick guide for the identification of the Italian M33 helmet, which served for over sixty years.

Post-War M35 German Helmet - Bruno Murgia illustrates the use and characteristics of the Bundesgrenzschutz helmet.

My Fake German M42 Helmet - A description of how I fell for a nice copy.

The U.S. M-1938 Tanker’s Helmet - Chris Armold, author of the two Steel Pots volumes, summarises the history of this famous helmet.