my Czechoslovakian helmets

[James C]

here's my czech helmet pair ,both vz 53's i believe the first was for export to middle east and the second is interesting as its a reissued soviet ssh 40 the original lower rivits have no function additional rivits are found higher up the dome

[Gunny Hartmann]

The second one is a very interesting variant, i've never seen that before!..

[KradSpam]

I have some M53's similar to the lower one but with a nylon 4 point chinstrap. A later issue I imagine.

[James C]

hi gunny these former soviet ssh40 turn up from time to time and are a bit different from the norm and andy ,i believe the examples you own are designated m53/80 and as youve guessed introduced in 1980 the 4 point chinstrap offered more stability thanks for dropping by ,regards james

[Nitram]

The second one is a very interesting variant, i've never seen that before!..

I have one of these as well, they are old soviet SSH40 shells. Mine bears a small star under the visor, and a serial number stamped into the back. Nice collection James, now you need to get yourself a VZ32

[geelong]

the last helmet in your photos is in great condition. the cover make a good addition to the helmet to. look like a bit of a chalnge to get the cover on or is it strait forward job to do. my czech helmet in poor conditon but is all there just missing the chin strap buckle.

[James C]

hi geelong the cammo cover is a hood of a vz 60 strichtarn pattern coat it fits remarkably well tucking up tight behind the liner band ,heres a referance picture in use

[James C]

picked up some dust googles to finish off the display ,they are similar to the bundeswehr type clear lens and high level part shade

[Gunny Hartmann]

Nice one mate!....

[Opex]

Excellent collection of some of my favourite Warsaw pact helmets James, I particularly like the last display pictures you provided the helmet ,hood and goggles looks very good