WW2 Russian SSH40 Combat Helmet

A scarce original example of the Russian SSh 40 helmet this being the 1940 pattern superseding the 1939 model.
In the typical wartime green of Russian manufacture it is complete with its three pad liner system & also the totally correct web chinstrap arrangement secured with rivet studs . Liner pads are of the distinctive oilcloth material with natural felt strips to the reverse. All pads are still padded. Tightening cord still present. The black rectangular ink stamp gives an undiscernable size & a year of manufacture under this of '45'. On the front is painted the red star of Soviet Russia , this was only ever applied at regimental level & not at the factory so can vary greatly.
Overall an untouched & rare helmet of the Russian army & a very hard piece to find now.

Code: 13447