Named Falklands War 1982 Argentinian Marine Infantry Helmet With Camouflage 'ARA' Cover

A battlefield recovered Argentinian Marine infantry helmet with camouflage cover & original rubber band. This iconic helmet has the Marine cover with 'ARA' contract label still attached. The 'ARA' initials denote 'Armada de la Republica Argentina' or 'Argentinian Navy' . Lifting of the rubber band displays the discolouration to the fabric caused by continual wear & weathering. The helmet shell is an ex American M1 helmet , old stocks of these purchased from the USA & Argentinian produced helmet shells were both used by Argentinian forces in the Falklands. The handpainted marking in white paint 'Cdo' is visible to interior crown. The Argentinian reworked liner is well worn with rust to the internal washers as is the case with most genuine Falklands campaign used helmets. Lifting the internal webbing yoke a handwritten name & number can be seen . This has been edited for the photograph but may be discerned by the new owner upon receipt. A very interesting battlefield worn Argentinian combat helmet.