"Argentine helmet covers for Falklands?" Topic

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Prince Alberts Revenge	11 Feb 2021 11:17 a.m. PST
Somewhat random question. In the photos and color plates of Argentine infantry, I've noticed some have woodlands camo helmet covers and others have olive green. It seems like maybe certain units had one or the other (eg the 25th infantry at Goose Green appear to have the woodlands camo covers in photos). Was there any rhyme or reason to who had what? Is there a list of which one had each cover type? Thanks so much for any insight!
Tango01	11 Feb 2021 12:33 p.m. PST
My friend…. the "normal" helmet in Malvinas (Falkland) for the Army was similar of the US troops in WW2… (many of them were from WW2!) link link link link link Variants became if you were officer or NCO… For the Navy Infantry… the helmets had cammo… link Some Special Forces have a mix of them… You have a good look here… link Artillery men have both helmets… In the end… they look like this one… link Hope it helps you… Amicalement Armand
Prince Alberts Revenge	11 Feb 2021 1:00 p.m. PST
Thanks Tango! Out of curiosity, did snipers have special equipment other than rifle? Ghillie suit or extra camouflage? Thanks!
Tango01	11 Feb 2021 1:39 p.m. PST
No… same as the rest of the soldiers…you have to made your own cammo in the field of battle… Happy to be useful my friend… (smile) Amicalement Armand
Prince Alberts Revenge	11 Feb 2021 3:09 p.m. PST
Much appreciated Armand. I will be sure to post some pictures of my figures once complete.
Tango01	11 Feb 2021 4:41 p.m. PST
Hope to see them soon my friend! And remember… we wore rags… Amicalement Armand Amicalement Armand
TimeCast	12 Feb 2021 2:35 a.m. PST
I'll second Tango's comments. Most of the helmets I saw were plain green with a rough surface (sand?). The one I brought home as a souvenir had a hessian cover made from sandbag material Go to This was roughly cut to size and tucked in between the helmet outer and the fibrglass liner. On top of the hessian was a net: Go to link Most of the helmets dumped at Goose Green were like this. Hope this helps Barrie TimeCast

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