Ballistic Combat Helmet with Two Side Wing Face Guards

Abstract

A ballistic armor helmet of parts which allow the helmet to be configured for particular uses and threats. The ballistic armor helmet is provided with two side wings which are fastened, removably or otherwise, to the helmet. Each side wing is fashioned of ballistic material and has a vertical part which extends downwardly to a position below the user's ear, and a front part which projects frontwardly from the vertical part to shield a portion of the user's cheek and provide additional sideward protection. With both side wings in place the front of the user's face is still unobstructed, as there is a substantial gap between the front parts of the side wings, leaving the user free to speak, eat, and breath without significant obstruction. The side wings may be attached by one or more fasteners.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A ballistic helmet assembly comprising:
 a ballistic helmet which mounts to the head of a user and which has a front and a rear and two opposite sides;   a first side wing which is formed of ballistic material and which is removably mounted to one of the sides of the ballistic helmet, the first side wing having a vertical part which extends downwardly from the ballistic helmet to a level to be below an ear of the user, and a front part which projects frontwardly from the vertical part to extend along a cheek of the user; and   a second side wing which is formed of ballistic material and which is mounted to the other one of the sides of the ballistic helmet, the second side wing having a vertical part which extends downwardly from the ballistic helmet and a front part which projects frontwardly from the vertical part.