Original U.S. Late 1970s Early Natick Laboratories Pre-Production Experimental PASGT Ceramic Ballistic Helmet - Ca. 1978 Category_Spade Grip Assembly During the Vietnam was Zippo

During the Vietnam was Zippo lighters were available for purchase in the PX (Post Exchange) where many consumer goods were sold

It also features a partial "fold-away" guard on one side

United Nations Korean Service Medal Ribbon

however it features a fine BeVO machine embroidered eagle

Original U.S. Late 1970s Early Natick Laboratories Pre-Production Experimental PASGT Ceramic Ballistic Helmet - Ca. 1978 Category_Spade Grip Assembly During the Vietnam was ZippoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent, very scarce example of an early experimental ceramic ballistic PASGT helmet. While many versions were created in attempts to find a solid replacement for the famed M1 helmets, many countries and corporations took to researching the different types of material that could be used, this is one of the lesser variations created. Designed in the mid 1970s as a replacement for the M1 helmet and