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Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

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    Default Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    My Spanish M21 helmet arrived today. This helmet was originally made in Trubia, Spain prior to the civil war and subsequently referred to as the Trubia "Sin Ala" without wings. It saw limited use and was replaced by the M26 "Con Ala" which had the side skirts for more protection. About 12,000 of these helmets were produced and recalled at the end of the war to be refitted with new liners, Eagle device and painted green as per 1943 regulations under the Franco regime.

    Enjoy, Al


    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Alongside my Czech M30 also used during the Civil War

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"
    Last edited by Aldo; 03-20-2020 at 01:46 AM.

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    Default M26 trubia Con Ala

    This is what a nice original M26 in original grey color looks like.....rare to find, not mine of course.

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

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    Great find Aldo.

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    Here is something I would have liked to have seen in person.........

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

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    Here is one listed that was painted blue for Franco's air force personnel and it still retains the original hollow rivets for the chin strap

    Credit: IMA

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

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    Illustated examples of the M21 and M30 in use by Republican forces. German volunteer "Thaelmann International Brigade" and Cuban volunteer "Abraham Lincoln International Brigade"
    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

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    Thanks for sharing. A rare helmet indeed !

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    Quote by JS1 View Post
    Thanks for sharing. A rare helmet indeed !
    Thanks, here are my other Spanish lids in case you haven't seen them.
    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"

    Spanish M21 Helmet "Trubia sin Ala"
    Regards, Al

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    These are great Aldo ! I recently bought a few Spanish lids myself and find it very facinating !

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