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{{Item infobox
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| type          = cosmetic
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| image          = Shellmet.png
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| team-colors    = yes
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| used-by        = {{used by|Soldier}}
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| equip-region  = hat
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| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197999842942|7713510790}}<br>{{Steamid|76561198003657326|deleted=yes}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198043855981|6253699338}}
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| released      = {{Patch name|10|20|2017}}
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| released-major = Jungle Inferno Update
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| availability  = {{avail|case107}}
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| trade          = yes
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| gift          = yes
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| marketable    = yes
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| paint          = yes
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| rename        = yes
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| numbered      = no
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| loadout        = yes
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  | prefix      = The
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  | item-kind    = {{item kind|Helmet}}
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  | grade        = Mercenary
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The shelmet is a cosmetic item for the [[soldier]]. It is a green American M-1 Military helmet similar to those distributed and worn during the Vietnam war. There is a black band wrapped around the helmet holding a water canteen and ammo on each side.  
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' about defending Vietnam's hills|We've hit the top of the mountain, son! Now let's defend this pile of rocks!|sound=Cm soldier rankup highest 01.mp3}}
  
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The '''Shellmet''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is an American [[w:M1 helmet|M1 helmet]] with green camouflage similar to those distributed and worn during the Vietnam war. There is a black band wrapped around the helmet holding three {{botignore|shotgun}} shells and gun oil<!-- looks a lot like a vintage plastic sunscreen bottle --> on each side. When worn, the Soldier also holds a [[Particle effects#Genteel Smoke|lit cigarette]] in his mouth.
  
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The Shellmet was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=735400530 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
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== Painted variants ==
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{{Painted variants full}}
  
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|10|20|2017}} #1''' ([[Jungle Inferno Update]])
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* The Shellmet was added to the game.
  
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== Trivia ==
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* Helmets often seen in Vietnam had a green camo pattern, and many soldiers would strap items on top for easy access, such as the ammo and gun oil bottle shown on this cosmetic.
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** Given the notorious gun jamming issues of the Vietnam War, gun oil bottles were common helmet band items.
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* Smoking was common during wartime as a way to relieve stress from battle.
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* All three {{botignore|shotgun}} shells have "MANN CO BALISTICS 12 GAUGE SHELL"{{sic}} written in them.
  
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Steamworkshop tf2 shellmet thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Shellmet.
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File:Shelmettriviaexample.jpg|An example of an American Vietnam Helmet.
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</gallery>
  
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== See also ==
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* [[Attack Packs]]
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* Other Vietnam War themed helmets:
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** [[Fortunate Son]]
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** [[Soldier's Stash]]
  
=Trivia=
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{{Jungle Inferno Update Nav}}
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{{Hat Nav}}
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{{Soldier Nav|state=collapsed}}
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[[Category:Frontline Project]]
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[[Category:Items with genteel smoke effect]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 23 July 2024

We've hit the top of the mountain, son! Now let's defend this pile of rocks!
The Soldier about defending Vietnam's hills

The Shellmet is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is an American M1 helmet with green camouflage similar to those distributed and worn during the Vietnam war. There is a black band wrapped around the helmet holding three shotgun shells and gun oil on each side. When worn, the Soldier also holds a lit cigarette in his mouth.

The Shellmet was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Painted variants

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Single colors
Painted Shellmet E6E6E6.png Painted Shellmet E6E6E6 BLU.png Painted Shellmet D8BED8.png Painted Shellmet D8BED8 BLU.png
An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge (RED) An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge (BLU) Color No. 216-190-216 (RED) Color No. 216-190-216 (BLU)
Painted Shellmet C5AF91.png Painted Shellmet C5AF91 BLU.png Painted Shellmet 7E7E7E.png Painted Shellmet 7E7E7E BLU.png
Peculiarly Drab Tincture (RED) Peculiarly Drab Tincture (BLU) Aged Moustache Grey (RED) Aged Moustache Grey (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 141414.png Painted Shellmet 141414 BLU.png Painted Shellmet 2D2D24.png Painted Shellmet 2D2D24 BLU.png
A Distinctive Lack of Hue (RED) A Distinctive Lack of Hue (BLU) After Eight (RED) After Eight (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 694D3A.png Painted Shellmet 694D3A BLU.png Painted Shellmet 7C6C57.png Painted Shellmet 7C6C57 BLU.png
Radigan Conagher Brown (RED) Radigan Conagher Brown (BLU) Ye Olde Rustic Colour (RED) Ye Olde Rustic Colour (BLU)
Painted Shellmet A57545.png Painted Shellmet A57545 BLU.png Painted Shellmet CF7336.png Painted Shellmet CF7336 BLU.png
Muskelmannbraun (RED) Muskelmannbraun (BLU) Mann Co. Orange (RED) Mann Co. Orange (BLU)
Painted Shellmet E7B53B.png Painted Shellmet E7B53B BLU.png Painted Shellmet F0E68C.png Painted Shellmet F0E68C BLU.png
Australium Gold (RED) Australium Gold (BLU) The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants (RED) The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants (BLU)
Painted Shellmet E9967A.png Painted Shellmet E9967A BLU.png Painted Shellmet FF69B4.png Painted Shellmet FF69B4 BLU.png
Dark Salmon Injustice (RED) Dark Salmon Injustice (BLU) Pink as Hell (RED) Pink as Hell (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 7D4071.png Painted Shellmet 7D4071 BLU.png Painted Shellmet 51384A.png Painted Shellmet 51384A BLU.png
A Deep Commitment to Purple (RED) A Deep Commitment to Purple (BLU) Noble Hatter's Violet (RED) Noble Hatter's Violet (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 2F4F4F.png Painted Shellmet 2F4F4F BLU.png Painted Shellmet 424F3B.png Painted Shellmet 424F3B BLU.png
A Color Similar to Slate (RED) A Color Similar to Slate (BLU) Zepheniah's Greed (RED) Zepheniah's Greed (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 808000.png Painted Shellmet 808000 BLU.png Painted Shellmet 729E42.png Painted Shellmet 729E42 BLU.png
Drably Olive (RED) Drably Olive (BLU) Indubitably Green (RED) Indubitably Green (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 32CD32.png Painted Shellmet 32CD32 BLU.png Painted Shellmet BCDDB3.png Painted Shellmet BCDDB3 BLU.png
The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime (RED) The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime (BLU) A Mann's Mint (RED) A Mann's Mint (BLU)
Team colors
Painted Shellmet A89A8C.png Painted Shellmet 839FA3.png Painted Shellmet 3B1F23.png Painted Shellmet 18233D.png
Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU)
Painted Shellmet B8383B.png Painted Shellmet 5885A2.png Painted Shellmet 483838.png Painted Shellmet 384248.png
Team Spirit (RED) Team Spirit (BLU) Operator's Overalls (RED) Operator's Overalls (BLU)
Painted Shellmet 803020.png Painted Shellmet 256D8D.png Painted Shellmet 654740.png Painted Shellmet 28394D.png
The Value of Teamwork (RED) The Value of Teamwork (BLU) An Air of Debonair (RED) An Air of Debonair (BLU)
Painted Shellmet C36C2D.png Painted Shellmet B88035.png RED Shellmet.png BLU Shellmet.png
Cream Spirit (RED) Cream Spirit (BLU) Unpainted (RED) Unpainted (BLU)

Update history

October 20, 2017 Patch #1 (Jungle Inferno Update)

  • The Shellmet was added to the game.

Trivia

  • Helmets often seen in Vietnam had a green camo pattern, and many soldiers would strap items on top for easy access, such as the ammo and gun oil bottle shown on this cosmetic.
    • Given the notorious gun jamming issues of the Vietnam War, gun oil bottles were common helmet band items.
  • Smoking was common during wartime as a way to relieve stress from battle.
  • All three shotgun shells have "MANN CO BALISTICS 12 GAUGE SHELL"(sic) written in them.

Gallery

See also