Description:
For sale is a lot of six IDF ORLITE OR-201 helmets, authentic relics from the Israel Defense Forces, used during the First Intifada (1987–1993). These are standard-issue/riot helmets, some with cut-off or removed visors. They are a fantastic addition for military collectors, historians, or reenactors looking for genuine pieces from a pivotal era in IDF history.
Details:
- Condition: Battle-worn. All six helmets show wear, including scuffs, dirt, consistent with use in riot control or combat operations. Some helmets have their riot visors cut off or completely removed, leaving the mounting hardware visible, likely for better visibility or due to damage. The liners are intact but show some signs of wear. (Condition varies)
- Material: Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) shells, 8mm thick, with original black rubber rim-bands.
- Historical Context: Introduced in 1976, the OR-201 was widely used by IDF infantry during the First Intifada, often for riot control in places like Gaza or the West Bank. The cut-off or removed visors reflect the practical adaptations made by soldiers in the field.
- Features:
- Lot of six standard-issue ORLITE OR-201 helmets.
- Some with visors cut off or removed, mounting hardware visible.
- Lightweight at approx. 1.2–1.5kg each, despite wear.
- Authentic IDF surplus from the late 1980s/early 1990s.
- Provenance: From a private collection of IDF surplus gear, likely used by soldiers in riot control or combat missions.
Condition Notes: Sold as-is, these helmets are true combat relics. They show heavy wear with scuffs, dirt, with some visors cut off or removed, but remain structurally sound for display, not for active use. See photos for details.
Price: Buy it now: $425.00
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Note: Collectible items, not for active use.

Lot of 6 IDF ORLITE OR-201 Helmets - First Intifada Relics