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A GI steel pot (M1 steel helmet) in Vietnam weighed about 3 to 4 pounds; the steel shell itself weighed about 2 1/4 lbs. Added to that was the liner, straps (which had metal attachments), camo cover and helmet band (to keep the the camo cover in place; but was often used to hold LSA. Cigarrettes, or Mosquito juice).
The NVA green pith helmets (today, still being manufactured in Vietnam, exported and sold in military surplus stores across the nation) weighed probably less than 2 lbs. But the NVA helmet was designed and intended to protect the NVA soldiers from the sun (pith helmets are also called sun helmets); not shrapnel and low velocity bullets like the GI steel pot was.
Today's current country of Vietnam probably still issues that same helmet to their army. But the US began to phase out the steel pot (M1) back in the 1980s.
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Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
Which member of thARP in world war 2 wore a helmet with the letter R on it?
During the Vietnam War, ARP's were Aerial Rifle Platoons that secured LZ's (Landing Zones).
How do you tell the difference between north and south vietnamese?
Uniform and/or weapon. A green pith helmet was NVA; a US issued steel pot (M1 helmet) was an ARVN. If the helmet was missing, then we went by weapon... The US's FIRST introduction to the AK47 & SKS was in the Vietnam War...they didn't exist in the United States, except for special training/military intelligence purposes. In Vietnam ANYONE with an AK was instantly taken under fire. Even the CIA and Special Forces/SEALS men used caution around US troops when carrying those weapons...the AK was a badge of communism. It was as good as an enemy uniform!
What is a World War 2 American helmet made out of?
22 million steel M1 helmets (shells) were manufactured during WWII. The M1 helmet, more commonly referred to as the "steel pot" was used from WWII thru Korea and into the Vietnam War. In the late 1960s (1967?) the US produced 1 million more M1 helmets for the Vietnam War; these, as shown on the TV news at the time, were produced from re-cycled automobiles (scrapped cars).
How heavy was a Vietnam helmet?
A GI steel pot in Vietnam, all decked out was about 3 to 4 lbs. An NVA pith helmet was probably less than 2 lbs in weight.
What is the weight of a schutt ion adult helmet?
i don't know the exact weight of the helmet, but if you are looking for a comfortable protective helmet, the revo speed of this would be your helmet of choice, but if you are looking for the lighter of the two, take the revo speed
What is the lightest weight pro football helmet?
xenith x1
What is the weight of a Riddell Revolution NFL helmet?
8 pounds
Do you weight a football helmet by grams or kilograms?
22 grams
Differences of World War 2 helmets and Vietnam War era helmets?
The M-1 Steel helmet has a stripe of metal rolled over the edge of the bottom of the helmet. The helmets made during WW2 had this edge strip meet at a seam in the FRONT of the helmet. All Vietname era helmets was made so the seam was in the rear. However, the problem is that this change in manufacture was begun during WW2 so some WW2-era helmets also have the seam in the rear.That is much as I know. There are some new books available that describe all the details of helmets and their Liners and the many variations."A History of the M-1 Helmet in World War II" by Mark A. Reynosa, Publisher SchifferCustermenThe helmet we wore in Vietnam is identical to the ones worn in WWII and Korea. They consisted of a composite "helmet liner" and a "steel pot." The reason they look different is the cover. In Vietnam, we had a cloth 'leaf green' pattern cover over the helmet. The 'kevlar' helmet was introduced in the early 1980's.The helmet we wore in Vietnam is identical to the ones worn in WWII and Korea. They consisted of a composite "helmet liner" and a "steel pot." The reason they look different is the cover. In Vietnam, we had a cloth 'leaf green' pattern cover over the helmet. The 'kevlar' helmet was introduced in the early 1980's.Answeralso some world war two helmets with front seam had fixed bales and rear seam helmets had swivel bales. the bail is what the chinstrap attacthes to. the chinstraps are different to.
Is the m1 helmet of World War 2 the same as the m1 helmet of Vietnam era?
Simple answer: No Reason: There are a few things that can tell them apart. For instence, a ww2 helmet will be alot darker in colour, and have khaki (tan) straps. The liner will have a small hole in the front, and have khaki webbing inside. The webbing in the liner will have a hole in the middle. A Vietnam era helmet is lighter in colour, and has green straps. Its liner will have no hole at the front, and its webbing will be green. The webbing in these liners will have no hole in the middle.
Why were they spikes on some helmets?
Just decoration. In Vietnam GIs wrote Graffiti on their steel helmet covers. That has become a form of decoration for that war.
Can you help I need to find out about World War 1 helmets for English soldiers?
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
First us army helmet?
Metal parade helmets based upon British (pith helmets) & modified German (Prussian) designs were in use in the 1880's by US Army personnel. However, practical protective steel helmets were not issued until WW1...the model 1917 British style "dough-boy" helmet. This helmet was used from 1917 until 1942; when it was replaced by the M-1 steel helmet (steel pot). The M-1 steel helmet fought it's last war in Vietnam.
When was the space guy in flintstones?
The Gazoo- he wore a funny looking helmet- My Mother thought he ( was the silly man from the War ( Vietnam) you used to pal around with! oh boy.
What were helmets like in World War 2?
All combatants in WWII were supplied with steel helmets. But only the US and USSR steel helmets survived into the Vietnam War era; both the US and USSR steel helmet "DESIGNS" served in the Vietnam War.
