Unkown Helmet?

**camry** · 10-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Can anyone help me identify this helmet? Could it be Russian or Polish? I originally thought it may be a Polish model 1950 crested helmet, but I am not sure. I will really appreciate any help.
Thank You

**Adrian Stevenson** · 10-09-2012, 05:21 PM

You are right:

polaco 50 con cimera

Cheers, Ade.

**camry** · 10-09-2012, 06:52 PM

Thank You so much for the confirmation.

**camry** · 10-09-2012, 11:42 PM

One more question. How does this helmet differ from the regular Polish 1950 helmet? What does the crest represent? Was this helmet worn by any particular unit?
Thanks

**battle gear** · 10-09-2012, 11:51 PM

the design was not well liked by the regular Polish army , so they redesigned it without the top piece

The new Polish army wanted to regain his identity and proposed, among other measures, the usefulness of a steel helmet that would return an image to its own troops. [They wanted a design that was unique to the Polish army] but it wasnt very succesful so they decided to make them without the crest on top

this helmet was used by second line troops

used by Fire Brigade units and Civil Defense units

Polish Militaria - Militariarg.com

**camry** · 10-10-2012, 01:14 AM

Battle Gear,
Wow! Thanks so much for the very detailed information. One more question, how rare are these helmets?
Thanks

**battle gear** · 10-10-2012, 01:49 AM

by camry

Battle Gear,
Wow! Thanks so much for the very detailed information. One more question, how rare are these helmets?
Thanks

they seem more common in europe than in the US, I havent seen very many for sale, I like the unique design

I wouldnt mind having one in my collection