Used during the 1930s and 1940s these were originally designed as polo helmets, but were used by the South African army in place of the steel helmet.
This example is dated 1942, and was made by Failsworth Hats Inc.
South African M87 Kevlar Helmet
Introduced in the 1980s to replace the Israeli M76, these helmets were produced by S.A.P.H.I. Ltd. (South African Pith Helmet Industry Ltd.). This example features the flat brown camo cover.
