Army Tropical Helmets

[Eric Doody]

Here is an Army enlisted man's tropical helmet with bevo insignia and chin strap. This is perhaps the most common of the tropical helmets.

[Eric Doody]

Here is a close-up of the bevo insignia. Note how the insignia is sewn onto the cover of the tropical helmet.

[Eric Doody]

Here is the what the inside of the tropical helmet looks like...

[Eric Doody]

Here is another similar tropical helmet. This one though never had an insignia.

[Eric Doody]

Here is what the inside of this tropical helmet looks like...

[Eric Doody]

Here is a variation tropical helmet. Note raised vent on top of helmet and lack of insignia.

[Eric Doody]

Here is what the inside of this one looks like...

[Eric Doody]

Here is another variation tropical helmet with separate, stand-alone, raised, five-pointed star insignia; raised vent on top of helmet; and chin straps.

[Eric Doody]

Here is a close-up of the insignia...

[Joe]

Eric Thanks for sharing those helmets with us. I really enjoy the chance to view origianal Japanese gear. Joe

[Eric Doody]

Here is a side view of the topical helmet. Note reinforced side air vents.

[Eric Doody]

Here is what the inside of this tropical helmet looks like...

[Eric Doody]

Finally, here is another variation tropical helmet. This one is white in color and has a separate, stand-alone, raised, five-pointed star insignia and chin strap.

[Eric Doody]

Here is a close-up of the insignia...

[Eric Doody]

Here is the inside of this tropical helmet. The kanji on the inside rim of the helmet translates to 'front".