Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The SSh (Russian: Стальной шлем - Stal'noy shlem or Steel Helmet) 40, also referred to as the M40 (Model 40), was the last and most commonly seen in-service helmet used by the Soviet Union during World War II. The only external difference between the SSh-39 and the SSh-40 were the six rivets near the bottom of the helmet, as opposed to the three near the top of the SSh-39 shell. Rivet placement of the SSh-40 was due to a newly introduced liner, simpler and more sturdy than the previous versions.
The liner consisted of three oilcloth pads connected with a cotton drawstring for size adjustment. The chinstrap is cloth and connected to d-rings on each side of the shell by tabs. The chinstrap ends were connected with a slip buckle, and a semi-circular metal piece was clamped to the end of the long chinstrap. Unlike the SSh-36 and SSh-39, the SSh-40 was only manufactured in three sizes, 1–3.
This is a good service-worn example complete with liner and chinstrap, all correct, with heavy rusting on the dome and heavy wear to the liner and chinstrap. Due to the oxidation we can’t find any markings on the shell.
Condition is good, with a heavily worn patina. This was not a helmet that spent the war in an armory. The chin strap is a bit worn and torn, but it is still functional. The liner panels still all retain the padding in the pockets on their rear sides, with one of the pads having some ripping and tearing underneath.
Genuine examples of this model helmet are exceptionally difficult to find. Ready to display!
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