A protective apparatus for coverage of the face, neck and upper torso, comprising: a. a headpiece (10) comprising a headband (12) and a mandible guard (14), wherein the mandible guard is attached to the headband, the headpiece further comprising at least one attachment point; b. a visor (24); and c. a skirt (26); wherein the visor and the skirt are adapted so as to attach to the headpiece via the at least one attachment point.