Original TIG BICORD AG PSH-77 titanium helmet GSG9 ALPHA KGB Yugoslavia SAJ

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This is an extremely rare and original TIG BICORD AG PSH-77 titanium helmet, worn by elite units such as GSG9, ALPHA, and the KGB in Yugoslavia and other countries. It is a highly sought-after collector's item for militaria and history enthusiasts. The helmet is in very good condition. It features a sleek design, a titanium shell, and a comfortable interior for extended wear. This item is perfect for collectors or as a unique gift for anyone interested in military history.

In the 1980s, only two companies had the resources to manufacture titanium helmets: the Swiss firm Tig Bicord AG and Ulbrechts from Austria. Both companies developed a helmet of a similar style that offered optimal protection for the wearer's head while also allowing for radio communication and a removable, bulletproof visor. The PSH-77 used a polyurethane liner, while the PSH-77 employed a traditional German carrying system with a metal strap and leather cap.

The PSH-77 was first manufactured by Tig Bicord AG in the late 1970s.

The PSH-77 was also used by the German GSG-9 from 1978 to 1999.

The PSH-77 was acquired by the Soviet Union in the late 1970s for use by KGB units such as Alpha and Vympel, making it the USSR's first special operations helmet. The KGB needed a crash helmet for its special forces at the time, similar to those used by TIG and Ulbrechts, which is why several PSH-77 helmets were procured. It is assumed that Ulbrechts helmets were also acquired, as several of these were recently released from the TsSN's inventory.

The first documented use of the PSH-77 in combat occurred during Operation Storm 333 at the beginning of the Soviet-Afghan War, and it was used throughout the war. In the 1990s, the helmet was used by the Russian Spetsnaz in the Chechen wars and well into the 21st century.

The helmet became an integral part of Soviet and later Russian helmet production, and examples were sent to NII Stali for reconstruction. NII Stali subsequently developed the capability to produce stamped titanium helmet shells, which, as mentioned earlier, had previously only been available to Switzerland and Austria.

The East German service unit IX deployed the PSH-77.

Used by the Yugoslav special unit for counter-terrorism in the 1980s.

Until the 1990s, at the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars, the PSH-77 helmet was widely used – by Slovenian police units as well as the Croatian police. The helmet was also frequently used by the Bosnian ARBiH in the early stages of the war and was a common sight among MUP security forces in Sarajevo. The Serbian militia also used it in special units. Later, it saw action by the Macedonian army during the KLA uprising in Tetovo. The helmet continued to be worn by regular troops and the police until the early 2000s.

Size adjustable.

Weight: 2214g

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