The net on the Mk6 is a face veil, issued to British troops since WW2. Most are olive green some have a camouflage pattern. The tape holding it on is called "sniper tape".
Mike, off topic man. I hike and camp with my East German gear I bought from you. It is surprisingly good. I was a Marine 0331 and Air Force security forces later in life and that gear was awesome but heavy. East German stuff is light and rugged. Thanks man.
East German and Polish shit from the Cold War is some of the best IMO. They had to be cheap, yet effective, and look somewhat okay. Glad you like that stuff!
Didn't they also use the sand bag covers in korea as well or am I wrong about that Because it seems like i've seen some pictures over the years of our guys using that type of cover in korea
For most helmets I prefer no net or cover at all, just the profile and silhouette of the bare steel helmet I find so cool. Two exceptions: For cloth covers, I have a weakness for the American HBT frog skin camo cover used by the USMC in WWII (I own two, and one Mitchell cover from Vietnam). As for nets, the only helmet I can think of that looks better with a net is the Mk III turtle helmet as worn by Canadians in WWII. I wish I had one.
I remember during my year in Korea, '03-'04 supporting 2nd US Infantry Division, there were a couple infantry battalions that added cut up M81 BDU to their helmets (PASGT still at this time, with the covers that have the slots for foliage). Not sure if they used nets though. I'm sure there are some Army Vets that can give greater detail on the SOP of those battalions (I want to say 1/9 INF, and 2/9 INF, "Manchus" in both 1st and 2nd BDE of 2 ID up in Camp Casey/Hovey).
I think my favourite helmet net (at least by appearance, I'm not sure about its practicality) that wasn't in the video was the one on the Type 90 used by the Imperial Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces. The diamonds look much wider (about like that chicken wire on the stahlhelm) and more taut than about anything else in the video.
If I am correct the helmet net and sand bags did originate in the First World War with the Brodie sand bag and the Adrian cover too, though I don’t believe the Germans had a helmet cover unless you count the medics one!
Yes… would’ve helped if they developed one for each specific “biome” such as a whitened one for snow, the sandbag for one like Gallipoli and a green and brown mix for forests.
The net on the british helmet i think is not issue, but I saw a lot of that scrim material about. I was in from mid 90s to mid 00s. I was still wearing the old MKVI kevvy and the issue cover had elastic foliage loops, so I dont recall anyone feeling the need to do that. May just be a thing with the later helmets. Can't be much later I guess as its DPM, not whatever the current cam is called.
New sub here, great videos. You seem extremely knowledgeable, do you know where I can find a reproduction m1918 helmet, picked up a swiss one at a flea market, going to restore it.
Seeing Mike in that helmet made me think, "Look, Mulligan! I don't think I'm getting through to you! You're dropping your damn barrage on our position!"
The best is both I feel. The British loved scrim and netting and in some photos of them from the troubles and falklands it looks like they’ve got half a bush on their heads. The last thing you want is for your protective equipment to accidentally give away your position through its silhouette or glare or something.
@@MikeB128 well, improvised things are often made, my uncle made a canteen strap from a the textile strap used to raise and lower window covers. * to clarify he was in Yugoslav wars in the 90s and used an older german style canteen...
People still do that sort of thing, despite all the "BY THE REGULATIONS!" guys on here. Most of those guys haven't been in a combat zone, so they wouldn't understand field-expedient solutions.
@@MikeB128 I mean, I always say that regulations are for peacetime, in real war (atleast on the balkans) you just make sure the friend won't shoot you (most of the time)
Exactly. The peace-time "Cold War Veteran" U.S. boomers are the worst for that shit. They don't understand how regs don't matter as much in a combat zone.
The net on the Mk6 is a face veil, issued to British troops since WW2. Most are olive green some have a camouflage pattern. The tape holding it on is called "sniper tape".
I thought it was called sniper tape, but wasn't sure. Also great to know about the net. Learn something every day!
Yup for camouflage purpose!
The real reason: fishnets are sexy
Gotta look sexy for them ruskies
Awesome job explaining and great collection. Thanks
Awesome overview! I always thought the German chicken wire and GI shrimp nets were the coolest helmet nets.
Mike, off topic man. I hike and camp with my East German gear I bought from you. It is surprisingly good. I was a Marine 0331 and Air Force security forces later in life and that gear was awesome but heavy.
East German stuff is light and rugged. Thanks man.
East German and Polish shit from the Cold War is some of the best IMO. They had to be cheap, yet effective, and look somewhat okay. Glad you like that stuff!
Didn't they also use the sand bag covers in korea as well or am I wrong about that Because it seems like i've seen some pictures over the years of our guys using that type of cover in korea
Guys use/used all sorts of weird shit. It's one of those things that will constantly be non-uniform or regulation lol.
Reduces glare from the sun flash. And you can make a salad on your head.
For most helmets I prefer no net or cover at all, just the profile and silhouette of the bare steel helmet I find so cool. Two exceptions: For cloth covers, I have a weakness for the American HBT frog skin camo cover used by the USMC in WWII (I own two, and one Mitchell cover from Vietnam). As for nets, the only helmet I can think of that looks better with a net is the Mk III turtle helmet as worn by Canadians in WWII. I wish I had one.
That M62 improvised cover was really cool. Love attention to these kind of things. You ever see the nets the Hungarians during WWII made?
I remember during my year in Korea, '03-'04 supporting 2nd US Infantry Division, there were a couple infantry battalions that added cut up M81 BDU to their helmets (PASGT still at this time, with the covers that have the slots for foliage). Not sure if they used nets though. I'm sure there are some Army Vets that can give greater detail on the SOP of those battalions (I want to say 1/9 INF, and 2/9 INF, "Manchus" in both 1st and 2nd BDE of 2 ID up in Camp Casey/Hovey).
Thank you
Got my imperial german cap it’s really nice thank you
Need a band to hold your cigs & bug spray in the Nam
Like the chicken wire Normandy example the best. Interesting summary video.
I think my favourite helmet net (at least by appearance, I'm not sure about its practicality) that wasn't in the video was the one on the Type 90 used by the Imperial Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces.
The diamonds look much wider (about like that chicken wire on the stahlhelm) and more taut than about anything else in the video.
I literally made up a bunch of those for a recent film project, but sold them before I made the video. Solid nets for sure.
hello!!! I love your videos
Hey, thanks!
If I am correct the helmet net and sand bags did originate in the First World War with the Brodie sand bag and the Adrian cover too, though I don’t believe the Germans had a helmet cover unless you count the medics one!
Yep, that's what I was getting at. It helped a bit in mud and dirt, but in the woods, not so much.
Yes… would’ve helped if they developed one for each specific “biome” such as a whitened one for snow, the sandbag for one like Gallipoli and a green and brown mix for forests.
The net on the british helmet i think is not issue, but I saw a lot of that scrim material about. I was in from mid 90s to mid 00s. I was still wearing the old MKVI kevvy and the issue cover had elastic foliage loops, so I dont recall anyone feeling the need to do that. May just be a thing with the later helmets. Can't be much later I guess as its DPM, not whatever the current cam is called.
just noticed the OG loops on the cover too. Must be a fashion thing XD
New sub here, great videos. You seem extremely knowledgeable, do you know where I can find a reproduction m1918 helmet, picked up a swiss one at a flea market, going to restore it.
Not that I know of
Mike, you're putting out Sht. Shultz vibes in that German helmet.
Please come up with something more original than that if you're trying to be funny.....
I love east German helmets with the camouflage cover and net over that, I'm so sad I sold mine a few years ago
Seeing Mike in that helmet made me think, "Look, Mulligan! I don't think I'm getting through to you! You're dropping your damn barrage on our position!"
Kelly's Heroes, one of my all time favorite films. Telly Savalas stole the show.
Telly Savalas from Kelly's Heroes.
The best is both I feel. The British loved scrim and netting and in some photos of them from the troubles and falklands it looks like they’ve got half a bush on their heads. The last thing you want is for your protective equipment to accidentally give away your position through its silhouette or glare or something.
Please do a vid on the different helmet insignia of the different branches of the German Army & police units in WW2.
Yeah I'd have to source all of that, and it costs a decent chunk of change to do so. I have Army and Luftwaffe, but the rest will take time and cash.
I have a Spanish Stalhiem from the civil war
Congrats..
@@MikeB128 lol
My dad was a ww2 vet when he saw me wearing it he busted out laughing which was very unusual😃
What the hell u got on your head?!😄
My two favorite is the chicken wire and the helmet cover s.David Back.
You don't have to sign RUclips comments like you sign letters or e-mails lol.
Chicken wire, eh? That's so Heavy metal!
I prefer a loose fitting net(but not Israeli loose) or molle format for a covering.
What's your favorite?
I think my helmet is now a movie star. 😂
Are you the one who bought that one?
@@MikeB128 I think so. I have one on order that has the wire, and camo paint. But I don’t know if you have other helmets going out besides my order.
No it's definitely yours lol. Do you want me to leave the grass in there?
@@MikeB128 genuine “film used” grass! It will be worth a fortune some day.
@@MikeB128 If you want to see something really cool, check out the bailing wire treatment the Swedes were doing to there M37 helmets.
Obfuscation
Yes, it's already been addressed. Thanks.
That swissman must've rauded a ladie's sewing kit XD those are "skirthooks"
Hahah that's awesome!
@@MikeB128 well, improvised things are often made, my uncle made a canteen strap from a the textile strap used to raise and lower window covers. * to clarify he was in Yugoslav wars in the 90s and used an older german style canteen...
People still do that sort of thing, despite all the "BY THE REGULATIONS!" guys on here. Most of those guys haven't been in a combat zone, so they wouldn't understand field-expedient solutions.
@@MikeB128 I mean, I always say that regulations are for peacetime, in real war (atleast on the balkans) you just make sure the friend won't shoot you (most of the time)
Exactly. The peace-time "Cold War Veteran" U.S. boomers are the worst for that shit. They don't understand how regs don't matter as much in a combat zone.
The chicken wire is a hard ass look. Makes sense for a death commando; God they knew how to dress.
Too bad dressing well didn't help them win a war, either time.
@@MikeB128 yeah too bad. *looks longingly off into the distance*
...for the HELL of it-(?)
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Chicken wire is the shit.
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