M42 Tetsubo

The M42 Tetsubo is a variant of the flak helmet issued to the Genji Imperial Army of the Genji Empire. The newest helmet in the line of Tetsubo helmet, it is replacing the M41 Tetsubo in frontline service.

Design
The M42's defining difference is the coal scuttle design taken from the Stahlhelm, protecting the head and neck. It is manufactured through moulds shaping the Carbon-fibre, Plasfibre and Thermoplas strips into the shape of the helmet. The liner spaced away led to reduced cases of head injuries. The pair of lugs provide ventilation, and provide the ability to place an optional brow. To reduce cost by simplifying the mould, the helmet has no visor. Soldiers wear their military caps under the helmet, providing further insulation in the desert.