Decals for Russian helmet

[packin9]

I have a Russian helmet I picked up at the Jockey Lot this weekend. (not ww2) But I want fix it up to look sorta ok. I would like to know where to get a Russian star (decal)or whatever would be appropriate.It's just plain green with no decals.It has a black stamp (ink)of two crossed swords along side of the #53 in the front and a #88 stamped in the steel at the back. Any ideas on what when and where? The decal is what I'm hoping for. Ron

[RichieC]

Hello Ron,

Please show us the helmet, it's liner and it's markings.

As far as I know, the Red Army was not the type to use decals of any sort on anything...

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Ron, sounds like you actually have a Czech M53.

Decals were not used. All the hand painted usually via a stencil. I do actually know of a guy in the USA who does make fake decals though.

Cheers, Ade.

[packin9]

Thanks for the information. I'll see how good a picture I can take of it. Ron

[packin9]

I'm not a very good photographer. Thanks,Ron

[Dom]

Hello Ron,
Unfortunately, this helmet is Czech

[packin9]

Hello Ron,
Unfortunately, this helmet is Czech

Oh well,thanks for letting me know Dom. I'll experiment on it as can be seen. Ron

[SSRuslan]

Czech