Havelock Neck Curtains in Modern Combat
Since its introduction in the middle of the 19th century various military forces have used neck curtains as a way to shield the harsh rays of the sun from a soldiers neck. First introduced in India...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Japanese Imperial Army Sun Helmet (1915-1945)
MilitarySunHelmets.com presents a very special article by author Nick Komiya on the development and evolution of the Japanese sun helmet. We thank Nick for allowing us to republish this detailed study...
View ArticleA Knight’s Helmet – The Helmet of Mr. Gene D. Knight
When we previously wrote about The Forgotten American Experimental Sun Helmet back in August 2015 we weren’t sure how many of these helmets existed. Then a few weeks later we followed up when collector...
View ArticleThe Pressed Fiber “Wolseley Style” Helmet
Since launching this website in early 2012 we’ve encountered numerous helmets that haven’t been largely documented, if documented at all. We’ve come across a number of helmets that can only be...
View ArticleA Second Pressed Fiber Wolseley
It is odd how when one item suddenly is found another shows up! It could be that some things are more common than we realize and didn’t notice previously, or perhaps multiple items were uncovered at...
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