WWII Soviet helmet question

[sparkchaser.]

Hello all.

What might I be expected to pay for a WW II vintage Soviet helmet with red star?

Also, can anyone recommend a reference book (preferably in English) for Russian/Soviet helmets and headgear?

Thanks in advance.

[Marcel Banziger]

This is quite a good book about Russian helmets: "Russian Helmets 1916-2001" by Robert W. Clawson

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/

Regards,
Marcel

[sparkchaser.]

Thanks for the recommendation. Looks like a winner.

[GREIF]

This is quite a good book about Russian helmets: "Russian Helmets 1916-2001" by Robert W. Clawson

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~rclawson/RussianHelmets/

Regards,
Marcel

Unfortunately, this book contains many errors

[Marcel Banziger]

Unfortunately, this book contains many errors

Really?

[GREIF]

Yes, unfortunately this book was written ( 1997 ) when there was very little consistent information on the Soviet helmets.
However, it can discover the different models, 36/39/40 ...

[sparkchaser.]

Can you suggest another book?

[BPA-Paul]

Hello all.

What might I be expected to pay for a WW II vintage Soviet helmet with red star?

Also, can anyone recommend a reference book (preferably in English) for Russian/Soviet helmets and headgear?

Thanks in advance.

That depends on what pattern helmet your after Ssh36 or Ssh39 model ?, both are not easy to find they are alot rarer, an "original" helmet with the
factory star applied would be around $1500-$2000 mark for either pattern depending on condition and what country you buy from.

There are alot of postwar Czech helmets being avertised as WWII Soviet helmets on the net, make sure you do your homework.

Good luck.

[Marcel Banziger]

Yes, unfortunately this book was written ( 1997 ) when there was very little consistent information on the Soviet helmets.
However, it can discover the different models, 36/39/40 ...

Thanks for the info. Do you perhaps know of other, more reliable error-free books dealing about Soviet helmets?

Thanks in advance!

[sparkchaser.]

That depends on what pattern helmet your after Ssh36 or Ssh39 model ?, both are not easy to find they are alot rarer, an "original" helmet with the
factory star applied would be around $1500-$2000 mark for either pattern depending on condition and what country you buy from.

There are alot of postwar Czech helmets being avertised as WWII Soviet helmets on the net, make sure you do your homework.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info.

[GREIF]

Thanks for the info. Do you perhaps know of other, more reliable error-free books dealing about Soviet helmets?

Thanks in advance!

This book does not yet exist, as with many things in the Soviet militaria

[sparkchaser.]

That depends on what pattern helmet your after Ssh36 or Ssh39 model ?, both are not easy to find they are alot rarer, an "original" helmet with the
factory star applied would be around $1500-$2000 mark for either pattern depending on condition and what country you buy from.

There are alot of postwar Czech helmets being avertised as WWII Soviet helmets on the net, make sure you do your homework.

Good luck.

If anyone runs across one, please PM me.

Vielen dank!

[paul kennedy]

RUSSIAN HELMETS: From Kaska to Stalshlyem 1916-2001

I have this book listed on e-stand for $20 with free US shipping if interested.