Of all the paraphernalia gathered by World War army souvenir collectors, army helmets are among the most desired items. The army helmet was designed to cushion the head from the injuries of shrapnel, falling debris and ballistic weapons. They are heavy metal helmets, lined with shock absorbing pads and designed with a suspension system that keeps the helmet stable while running, stooping or bending over a wounded comrade. As with any other type of helmet, technology has constantly upgraded army helmets, redesigning them to meet the challenges of new weaponry and modifying them for adequacy in combat situations.

Army Navy Surplus Store

If your passion is for collecting army helmets, a trip to the Army Navy Surplus Store can yield some real treasures for reasonable prices. Offering a variety of current and vintage products, there is always a good chance of finding exactly what you are looking for among army surplus helmets. Army steel helmets are often called “steel pot helmets”. They contain high impact, plastic liners, woodland camouflage cover, sweat band and chin strap. These steel pot army helmets were extensively used during World War II by American, British, Polish and German forces. The World War II army helmets are among the most popular for collectors of army helmets. They often come with a mesh cover for applying twigs and leaves, further camouflaging the wearer. Although many of these helmets are available new, used army helmets in excellent condition are offered at very affordable prices.

The Kevlar Helmet

Beginning with the early 1980's, American military personnel were issued the army Kevlar helmet. Labeled the Kevlar PSGT helmet or K-Pot, the Kevlar army combat helmets are a one piece structure composed of multiple layers fiber and phenolic PVB resin. The new army has incorporated a more advanced army helmet design. Modern army combat helmets are five pounds lighter than the old Kevlar helmet, they are compatible with night vision equipment, communication packages, and nuclear, biological and chemical defense packages. The new Mich (Modular Integration Communications Helmet) they are developed for special operations command.

Army helmets are available in scaled down sizes for children. Exact replicas incorporating the designs from currently used helmets of army soldiers, they are made of durable plastic, are adjustable and have chin straps. Kids army equipment is generally used for paint ball games although incorporating these pint sized helmets of army soldiers can be quite enjoyable for collectors of army helmets.