ssh40 Russian helmet "RED STAR" dated 43

[JUBILEE42]

Hi Gents

Here is a M40 Russian helmet that appears to have all caracteristics of a ssh40 WWII period helmet (stamp date indicate "43")
I cannot see if the strap is riveted as it have to or sewed as per post-war style..?

What means exactly the Soviet Red Star when it's painted/applicated on front of an helmet...is it particular sign for a grade/rank/unit..?

Your thought will be appreciate!
Thnks
Best
Thierry

[JUBILEE42]

Nobody...

Best
Thierry

[GREIF]

Hi ,

postwar helmet , chinstrap is sewn and CT are not product helmet during the war only from 54 to 60 years. The star is the symbol of the Red Army or Soviet army postwar .

Regards

[Tavolga]

Yes. If the owner wanted, he could paint the star. It's only star and nothing more.

[Durandal]

How often did post-war helmets have stars painted on them?

[Tavolga]

Factory red stars were on СШ-39 and СШ-36
On СШ-40 they stopped to draw them. Because there is now reasons to wear big red target on your head. During the war it could be initiative of the owner(brave guy). Close to the end of war and after the war red stars could be drawn during local parades or celebrations if сommand was not against. Just for show. Because it's beautiful and considerable. It could be during military maneuvers and worked on public. Today many owners when restore old helmets continue to draw stars for the same reasons. There is many stories how children draw stars on fathers helmets to play military games. So there is no general documents about stars. But you could meet them very often.

[Tora_Tora_Tora!]

Factory red stars were on СШ-39 and СШ-36
On СШ-40 they stopped to draw them. Because there is now reasons to wear big red target on your head. During the war it could be initiative of the owner(brave guy). Close to the end of war and after the war red stars could be drawn during local parades or celebrations if сommand was not against. Just for show. Because it's beautiful and considerable. It could be during military maneuvers and worked on public. Today many owners when restore old helmets continue to draw stars for the same reasons. There is many stories how children draw stars on fathers helmets to play military games. So there is no general documents about stars. But you could meet them very often.

Very interesting....Thanks!

[JUBILEE42]

Thnks to all of you

Best
Thierry