I have a green one. I got it for 5 dollars from a guy who wore it during world war two. He was a nice man and he lived down the street and decided to clear out his garage and attic. I really didn't want to take it as he seemed hesitant to sell it when i picked it up. I still keep in contact with him as i hang out with his grandson very often. They both live together and i often visit them both.

@hulusiakar3252

5 жыл бұрын

Do you still hang out with them?

@kondaksgasmasksandgaming910

5 жыл бұрын

@@hulusiakar3252 Yes i do.

@hulusiakar3252

5 жыл бұрын

Kondaks Gas Masks and Gaming that’s cool man.

@kilo393

4 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on it.

just for info: the TAZ83 helmet cover was only available in the finer TAZ83 fabric. The helmet cover you show is a 71 version, first released for the infantry. The TAZ83 was handed over to 'non-combat units' from around 1985 - 1993 and had a lighter (jeans-like) fabric, and can therefore be quickly identified by the fabric structure. The helmet covers, made in the coarser 'battle suit' fabric, were worn by the infantry until they were replaced by the TAZ90 (1990-1993). The first helmet 18 shown has a cover from the early 40s - mid 50s and the secound was made in the late 1960s to early 1970s. There were over 6 different patterns of Helm18 covers (between 1941 and 1964 =)

Very cool. Love Swiss militaria. Just got some army biscuits i might do a video on. I subbed too.

This is matt c. Great video

Candiswiss helmets cool video this has to be my favroti channal

I just bought an M18/40 with a Taz 90 cover. I didn't think such existed. I actually just wanted the cover but it came with the helmet. This tells me that the M18 was still used and or stockpiled beyond 1990. I now have 3 M18/40's one with the reversible WW2 cover, one with a Taz 57 cover and now one with a rare Taz 90 cover.

@DevinK

Жыл бұрын

Well according to Swiss inventory numbers there isn’t a taz90 cover formally adopted or used for the m18 because they were removed from service in the 80’s

@kevinstrade2752

Жыл бұрын

@@DevinK I wonder what I have on mine then? Did they ever export theM18/40?

@DevinK

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinstrade2752 sometimes you see m71 covers out on m18’s they just don’t fit as well.

@kevinstrade2752

Жыл бұрын

@@DevinK The closer I look and compare with the Taz 90 pattern the cover isn't Taz 90. It is simular. I am assuming what I have as a "Taz 90" cover for my M18/40 was originally on something else. It fits remarkably well as if made for it. It must be a one off custom like job. As I said, it looks like it was made for it and fits nicely. So I will still keep it as a "what if" item. Thanks for your input.

Hi Devin, I really have learned a bunch from watching. I came upon a helmet close to 10 years ago, and researched from time to time until utter I Ran across it again about a month ago, and finally know I have is the Swiss M18/40 sawdust mixed flat black finish. I learn more with each search, didn't know about the yellow orig. undercoat, had to look really close. I am on a mission to know the exact model (I do enjoy the search-n-learn unique things & for years I thought it was German, but really is Swiss, but really originated by German design) whew! mouthful! So, is there a way I can send you a couple pics of what I have? It does have the 3/4 liner with what you showed/described as the fabric covered wire-type liner band. The leather liner is the 3 piece "two-tongued w/gambits" with the adjustable strap as you showed attaching either side of helmet with metal hook/clips and and sliding "buckle type" chin adjustment which actually is olive green painted aluminum. Every time I look closer I discover another identifying feature just now on the inside of one of the leather liner tabs I noticed slight stamping in the leather - finally made out "genuine sheep" have you ever come across this? also on inside of another of the leather flaps is the stamp of the Swiss Coat of Arms. There is a white chalk like letter and number under back skirt: A. 13801. Thanks in advance for your time. Y.T.

@DevinK

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll save you the trouble it’s a wwii example or a 1950’s example for sure with that liner

I have a M18, sadly without the cover.

Could you make a collection video on your helmets pls

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

Godzilla 62 yup it’s called the helmet playlist

@war.helmets9636

6 жыл бұрын

Devin Krueger ok thanks

Hi Devin. How does the sizing work on the M18/40 and M71 ?

@DevinK

3 жыл бұрын

The m18’s are basically one size and you just adjust how much stuffing is in the pads and the m71 has sized that are engraved on the aluminum liner brackets

Oh do you have a spanish m65 helmet i know its an abscure and almost imposible to find helmet but i finaly have the opertunity to get my hands on one and would like some info thanks 💃

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

AIR FORCE 1 it’s just another m1 clone nothing to special about it really, used until it was replaced with their version of the Pasgt

@theberlinexpress3164

6 жыл бұрын

Devin Krueger in my mind the series A and B with the leather liner and x straps underneath are diffrent

@theberlinexpress3164

6 жыл бұрын

I purchased a B series an hour ago am i correct in asuming they ( the M65 ) are relitivly rare

@pikunche

6 жыл бұрын

The difference is that the M65 don't have a rim, just a raw edge. The liner is rather different and it's actually heavier

Out of all your helmets if you heard a air raid siren go off witch helmet would you have on

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

Exploring With Larry probably wouldn’t do me much good grabbing a helmet in that scenario but it would probable be a Pasgt as I have so many and they have great coverage and versatility over a lot of other designs

@exploringwithlarry4140

6 жыл бұрын

Devin Krueger thank you my us kevlar helmet was stolen in a home robbery I need to replace it all I have now is a brodei and m 1 us

How do you attach the cover

@DevinK

3 жыл бұрын

War_fighter576 it’s just a drawstring at the back you pull and tie to tighten the cover around the rim of the helmet

@ostdeutscher_reenacting712

3 жыл бұрын

@@DevinK You think it would go on a Serbian helmet? Like a steel one? Weird question but curious lol

@DevinK

3 жыл бұрын

War_fighter576 no idea if it would fit but it is specifically designed and shaped to fit the Swiss helmet

@ostdeutscher_reenacting712

3 жыл бұрын

@@DevinK Alright, well thanks for the quick reply!

Шлем похож на шлем средневекогого ландскнехта...

Why do you really like Swiss equipment?

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

bien gabriel manzares well first off I have family ties to the confederation helvetica or Switzerland as some know it, secondly Swiss surplus quality is second to none, and it’s relatively cheap since it’s not desired as much since they haven’t participated in a major war for centuries

@biengabrielmanzares408

6 жыл бұрын

Oh ok.What sites would you recommend for buying Swiss equipment? And what would you recommend: A Swiss Army knife or a KABAR?

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

bien gabriel manzares most of it is gone by now but ebay is your best bet but it’s not as cheap as it was a few years ago

@biengabrielmanzares408

6 жыл бұрын

Oh ok. I'll try to get my hands on some. Oh and you can just call me Bien

@DevinK

6 жыл бұрын

bien gabriel manzares KZread auto fills in your name when I reply