Finnish Soldiers wearing Russian M17 helmets

[kradman]

Picked up this nice early photo showing the Russian M17 helmet being worn by Finnish Troops

[Verikauha]

Nice. Very likely picture taken in 1919 or possibly 1920. They must be Finnish White Guards or Helsinki infantry regiment. Soldiers might be wearing original Russian M/17 helmets or after war Finnish refurbished helmets (reindeer leather lining). Sohlberg helmet was removed from service 1920.