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DRC GK80 Helmet

DRC GK80 Helmet

A steel helmet from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It appears to be a Chinese GK80, or GK80 clone. With what also appears to be a liner similar to...

DRC GK80 Helmet

A steel helmet from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It appears to be a Chinese GK80, or GK80 clone. With what also appears to be a liner similar to...

Swiss TAZ 57 camouflage pattern.

Swiss TAZ 57 camouflage pattern.

The original combat uniform in this pattern is designated the TAZ 57 (from the German Tarnanzug) or TASS 57 (from the French Tenue d'assaut), both meaning Combat Uniform (model) 1957....

Swiss TAZ 57 camouflage pattern.

The original combat uniform in this pattern is designated the TAZ 57 (from the German Tarnanzug) or TASS 57 (from the French Tenue d'assaut), both meaning Combat Uniform (model) 1957....

Volksmarine 6th Coastal Border Brigade, Baltic Sea, East Germany, 1980s

Volksmarine 6th Coastal Border Brigade, Baltic ...

The security of the Baltic coast was within the responsibilities of the Volksmarine,while administratively part of the Border Troops. The 6th Coastal Border Brigade  consisted of twelve naval battalions and...

Volksmarine 6th Coastal Border Brigade, Baltic ...

The security of the Baltic coast was within the responsibilities of the Volksmarine,while administratively part of the Border Troops. The 6th Coastal Border Brigade  consisted of twelve naval battalions and...

Book of the Month: January 2025 The Austrian M1 Steel Helmet

Book of the Month: January 2025 The Austrian M1...

This Month's read is: The Austrian M1 Steel Helmet Written by Olivier C. Dorrell, it is one of the most in-depth books, if not the most in-depth book, about one...

Book of the Month: January 2025 The Austrian M1...

This Month's read is: The Austrian M1 Steel Helmet Written by Olivier C. Dorrell, it is one of the most in-depth books, if not the most in-depth book, about one...

CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1960s

CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1960s

A nice uniform example of the Czech Vz. 60 "mlok" An excellent first blog written by my friend, "Flächenjak".

CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1960s

A nice uniform example of the Czech Vz. 60 "mlok" An excellent first blog written by my friend, "Flächenjak".

Book of the Month: December 2024 Tin Hats to Composite Helmets: A Collector's Guide

Book of the Month: December 2024 Tin Hats to Co...

New series here at JacksMilitaria!Every month, I will share a recommended military-themed book. Generally references related, to helmets or uniforms but others will be included. These reads will be an...

Book of the Month: December 2024 Tin Hats to Co...

New series here at JacksMilitaria!Every month, I will share a recommended military-themed book. Generally references related, to helmets or uniforms but others will be included. These reads will be an...