Original 1983 Dated
Gentex, Inc.
PASGT \"Fritz\" Helmet
6 Color Camouflage
Desert Pattern Cover
In Hard-to-Find Size Large (L-2)
Impossible to Find ... Don\'t Miss It..!!
This PASGT Kevlar helmet is an improvement over the classic 1942-1989 M-1 \"steel pot\" combat helmet which was the iconic image of the US GI for over 45 years. The different camo covers (woodland, chocolate chip, desert, etc) could be exchanged depending on the camo type the local terrain required. It was made in the USA.
The roots of this classic 1980s through early Afghanistan (Enduring Freedom) camouflage design dates back to early WWII when the US Marines (\"frog skin\") and Army were experimenting with combat uniform camouflage designs that could be used in desert regions or on islands that were primarily sand. The Army came up with light weight cotton khaki uniforms during WWII as well as a number of camouflage designs including modified Mitchell and ERDL in the late 1940s. Then the designs were shelved..... Those latter two designs surfaced during the Vietnam War when there was no camouflage uniform for forested or jungle environments. Not much thought was given to desert uniforms at that time!
After the Vietnam War ended the Marines and Army decided to un-shelve some of those other old concepts from WWII and the late 1940s because the smart money indicated the next war could be in a desert area .. i.e. the Middle East.
Beginning around 1981 the last Vietnam era ERDL type uniforms began to be replaced by newer Woodland (forest), 6 Color \"Chocolate Chip\" camouflage (desert) design in field units and by the end of 1982 these newer uniform types were becoming standard issue along with the OG 107 utility uniform. This 3 color desert design came along in the late 1980s. Both desert designs were used in the 1st Gulf War.
Note: This Type II, 50/50 cotton/nylon blend twill PASGT vest carrier/cover is in absolutely New in Package \"Brand New\" condition, there are no real flaws I could see... I did not remove it from the package! There is no real evidence of at all soiling from storage (in a military trunk) or otherwise! The manufacturer\'s label is in Excellent, unwashed condition (photo 2) and is very readable as is the care label. Contract date is 1997 (see photo 2). The first two photos are with flash - the rest are without flash.
Stated Size: Large
Write for exact measurements (this is very hard to measure
Economy Shipping (Priority Mail) to the Lower 48 states is $12.95.....Please wait for the invoice for any combined postage! Other shipping options may be available - please email for details..!
Roswell Army Airfield is striving to become one of the best and most reliable sellers of unique and interesting estate and garage sale finds on . We will feature many military related items, both memorabilia and historical as well as more recent military items. You will also find non-military items listed which we find to be unique and interesting along with a few things for the girls.
The posted picture(s) is what you will receive if you win the offerding. PayPal is required. If you desire alternate payment methods please email me, I am pretty flexible. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal (only) at the present time. Patches may have glue and scrap book paper on back. If they do I will post a photo showing that.
Note, due to ever increasing shipping costs, most patches below $20 may be shipped in a plain envelope with suitable protection. Patches (over $20), metal badges, etc., will be shipped in a padded envelope. Payment must be sent within 10 days or item will be re-listed! I will combine shipping with multiple wining offers and get buyers the best price. If the shipping cost is over estimated, I will refund any amounts over $1.00. I have a very good track record of having done so, rest assured! Stated shipping rates are accurate for \"Lower 48\" states only! Please contact me for rates to Hawaii,Alaska, Puerto Rico and overseas US Possessions. Please note that once I mail the item, delivery is beyond my control. Almost always there will be a tracking number. There is no return on paper items such as books, magazines, etc.
To my valued future customers, I work a regular job and my work hours are 8am-5 pm making it nearly impossible to ship Tuesday through Friday. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday are my shipping days. I try to get your items out as soon as possible but some times 5 or 6 days may be needed to get your goods in the mail. Please if you have some special need of overnight/2nd day shipping let me know and I will do my best to make you happy. My careful descriptions should detail any issues/problems with anything I am selling, if there are any.
Attention Overseas Buyers: Please contact me about shipping rates before offerding! All items over $20 in value must be shipped by insured international methods. ZERO response international buyers must contact me prior to placing offers or your offers will be canceled!
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I will gladly combine on the shipping but please WAIT to pay so I can easily combine your shipping total. I will happily sell overseas, but I insist (as does ) on shipping with a tracking number of some sort via priority or express.I will not declare a lower amount on the customs form. So please do not ask me to do so! I will not be responsible for thefts on overseas purchases, especially if the item\'s tracking shows it entered the customs process in the destination country! I welcome buyers from all over the world. Thank you for looking!
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