Combat Helmet GS Mk 6

Brief Description

The Mk 6 helmet was the standard combat helmet of the British Armed Forces. The helmet in its default configuration is a dark green.

The army use covers to camouflage the helmet and adapt it to different environments. Covers include the British Disruptive Pattern Material in temperate, woodland and desert patterns.The Mk 6 is often mistakenly thought to be made out of kevlar when in fact it is constructed of "Ballistic Nylon" - nylon fibre.

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