2013 Dated Ukrainian KASKA-1M Helmet

[Mark K]

Ukrainian KASKA-1M dated to 2013 as produced by Temp 3000, this particular example is sporting a four point harness with an interesting mesh dome pad for additional comfort I have not seen another example of a Kaska with this particular option..

Take note it has the earlier first variation chinstrap/harness as the second variation was improved upon with the addition of a rotating buckle were the chinstrap harness webbing attaches to the side of the helmet body..

In and or around 2014 a new camouflage pattern was introduced these covers are primarily being used on the Ukrainian made helmets, this pattern is known to have been used as early as 2014 by the Ukrainian 79th Air-mobile Brigade from Mykolaiv Oblastengagement whom engaged Russian separatist in the Donbas region.

The camo pattern called "ВАРАН" ВСУ ("Varan" VSU), consists of two main components: a green + light/brown + brown + olive coloured base, and a 3-D looking grid that helps to further break the soldier's silhouette from a distances.

I have included an official Ukrainian document, dated 2015, which describes this type of cover construction but I believe it to be for the second variation cover..

 

Regards Mark