Original WWII Soviet Union M36 Soviet SSh-36 "Gladiator" Steel Combat Helmet Shell with Leather Chinstrap MG 42 which were relatively quickly replaced

which were relatively quickly replaced by a single action version for easier cost

The sleeves of the tunic are also lined in a fine white artificial silk

airborne operation

though the mainspring is weak

Original WWII Soviet Union M36 Soviet SSh-36 "Gladiator" Steel Combat Helmet Shell with Leather Chinstrap MG 42 which were relatively quickly replacedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Russian WWII Issue SSh 36 Combat helmet shell, with correct shell stamping on the rear of the skirt. It looks to have had long service but is still in correct wartime configuration, though without a liner. Size looks to be about medium approximately a US 7 1 4 (58cm) and offered in overall very good condition. There are no stress cracks, as often seen, there are no real dents or damage to