Romanian basic helmets

[Paolo Marzetti]

And its very comfortable liner that resembles the one of the Polish M.63 para
helmet, issued to Poland, DDR and other countries, Iraq included.

[Paolo Marzetti]

And to end the M.99 version of the Israelian M.1976-85 kevlar composite
helmet, issued to naval commandos, and special troops. CIAO!
PaoloM

[Johnnie]

As a side note, the Romanians donated a large quantity of their last Dutch style(M-73-80) to the Afghan government and many Afghan troops still wear them. As late as last summer I saw formations of Afghan troops at the Kabul range area in formations wearing the Romanian, American Kevlar, and Russian cone head models all in the same units. I had the chance to buy one mint unissued at a bazaar once for $25.00, but passed on it as this isn't my collecting area. Wish I had bought it now.
Cheers,
Johnnie

[Bernhard]

Hi fellow Collectors

Not much to add to this already very informative thread started by Paolo !!
Here are for your further information some pics of my romanian helmets.

Here the Adrian

[Bernhard]

Detail of the Crest :

[Bernhard]

Here is one with the King Carol Crest in relic condition with
battle damage missing it`s liner :

[Bernhard]

Side view showing battle damage :

[Bernhard]

Here is the version with the german M31 liner system that was mounted
into the shell backwards-that means that the two split pins are in the rear of the helmet whereas the single split pin is on the forehead of the wearer.
The helmet´s outside finish is a very german looking rough textured slate grey finish.
Chinstrap is also standard german version.

[Bernhard]

Detail of split pin attachment in the shell: