Initially constructed from leather and brass, and then bronze and iron during the Bronze and Iron Ages, they soon came to be made entirely from forged steel in many societies after about 950 AD. Their materials and construction became more advanced as weapons became more and more powerful. Helmets are among the oldest forms of personal protective equipment and are known to have been worn by the Akkadians/ Sumerians in the 23rd century BC, Mycenaean Greeks since the 17th century BC, the Assyrians around 900 BC, ancient Greeks and Romans, throughout the Middle Ages, and up to the end of the 17th century by many combatants. Modern combat helmets are mainly designed to protect from shrapnel and fragments, offer some protection against small arms, and offer a mounting point for devices such as night-vision goggles and communications equipment. It is a piece of personal armor designed specifically to protect the head during combat.
JSTOR ( May 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įxample of a modern combat helmet (British Mk 6 with cloth cover)Ī combat helmet or battle helmet is a type of helmet.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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