Helmets & headwear are a traditional way of providing not only visual information but also physical protection. Caps of many shapes and designs have been used to indicate rank, branch, and unit information. They’re a tradition shared between the majority of militaries across the globe.

While caps continue to serve an important role in military units, combat troops have long since required improved means of protection. From early metal pots to advanced kevlar and ballistic ceramics, the helmet is a core component to a soldier's kit.