Someone?
I think it's a reworked post war naval helmet. It should have plastic head phones - you can see where they've been removed. I'll see if I can find a reference...
In the second link there's a picture of a non-commissioned seaman wearing one of these and it looks very much post war and non-aircrew.
I wouldn't trust either link as a source because sellers know a WW2 flying helmet will always be a more attractive to buyers...
I'd say this was a torpedo or deck crew helmet that's been messed with. During the war, such personnel wore a version with no audio gear which i'd say this example once had.
If you google 'Шлем катерника-торпедиста' you will see what Russian internet has to offer on these.
Last edited by Boycie; 04-09-2021 at 08:29 PM.
Thanks for all the information!
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