The MSA V-Gard helmet, distinctive V-shaped helmet shell, now trademarked The MSA V-Gard helmet, with its distinctive now trademarked 'V' shaped helmet shell brace, is known worldwide for its comfort, quality and durability. MSA has sold well over 100 million V-Gard helmets since its launch - so many in fact that the iconic 'V' design has been the leading product in even the most demanding workplaces for many years. If you want the best in comfort, quality and durability, worn by millions of people worldwide, you need only buy the original MSA V-Gard helmet and nothing else.