{"product_id":"spanish-marte-iii-ballistic-helmet-used-in-ukraine-ukrainian-soldier-s-donated-kit","title":"Spanish MARTE III Ballistic Helmet Used in Ukraine – Ukrainian Soldier’s Donated Kit","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intriguing Spanish military helmet with a history that ultimately brought it into Ukrainian service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe internal Spanish label reads “Nombre \/ Empleo \/ Talla”—name, rank or appointment, and size—and identifies it as medium, suitable for approximately 56–58 cm. A faint marking inside the shell appears to read “MARTE 03\/95,” consistent with a Spanish MARTE III composite ballistic helmet introduced during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet is fitted with a German Flecktarn-pattern camouflage cover. This would not have been its original Spanish configuration and was almost certainly added later, creating a particularly interesting mixture of European military equipment adapted for service in Ukraine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITS JOURNEY TO UKRAINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise history of this helmet is unknown. How it travelled from Spanish military service into the hands of a Ukrainian soldier would undoubtedly be a fascinating story, but unfortunately that part of its journey was never recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet formed part of a collection of older equipment donated to Ukraine UK Aid by a Ukrainian soldier known to our friend Olena. After being issued with newer and more effective equipment, he gave his superseded helmet, body armour and other kit to Olena, who subsequently passed them to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot confirm when the helmet entered Ukraine, which organisation originally supplied it or how long it remained in Ukrainian service. It may have arrived through one of the many European surplus or aid channels that have equipped Ukrainian personnel, but no documentary evidence accompanies it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuinely used military helmet and is offered in the condition shown. The Flecktarn cover is faded, dirty and worn, with fraying and marks from prolonged use. The internal suspension, straps and leather components show considerable age, wear, staining and deterioration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is already located in the UK and is ready for immediate worldwide dispatch, subject to the laws and customs requirements of the destination country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it has already been brought out of Ukraine, the buyer does not have to rely upon the increasingly difficult and uncertain process of exporting military artefacts from Ukraine. It can be sent directly from the UK using conventional tracked international shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us if you require an international shipping quotation. Buyers are responsible for checking their own country’s import requirements and paying any applicable customs charges or taxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLECTOR’S ITEM ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet’s age, service history and present protective performance are unknown. It has not been tested or certified and must not be relied upon as protective equipment. It is sold solely as a historical display and collectors’ artefact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase will support the continuing humanitarian work of Ukraine UK Aid CIC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58961463771517,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0853.jpg?v=1792757316","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/spanish-marte-iii-ballistic-helmet-used-in-ukraine-ukrainian-soldier-s-donated-kit","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}