Original Iraqi Fedayeen Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap - Operation Iraqi Freedom Bring Back British Lancer R marked lock plate

R marked lock plate

but all efforts were turned back

Of particular interest is the "Flat Nosed Muzzle Gland" only found on really early Vickers Guns which were soon superseded by the "Pointed Nose" variety of the later WW1 and continued up through the WW2 years

A very hard to find item expertly replicated to complete any WW2 collection

Original Iraqi Fedayeen Helmet with Liner and Chinstrap - Operation Iraqi Freedom Bring Back British Lancer R marked lock plateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 100% ORIGINAL helmet that was used during the second war of the Gulf in 2003. Made of a so called "ballistic fibre," a material similar to kevlar but far, far weaker. The number produced is speculation some sources claim only a few hundred of helmets were produced, other up to 10,000. These helmets were issued to Saddam's personal body guards (Fedayeen). Fedayeen Saddam ( ) was a paramilitary organization