{"product_id":"soviet-firefighter-helmet-m1923-30-steel-crest","title":"Soviet Firefighter Helmet M1923\/30 Dated 1949 – Steel Crest Helmet with Emblem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet firefighter helmet is an authentic M1923\/30 crest-style fireman's helmet, dated 1949. Made of steel with a prominent top crest (comb) designed to protect the wearer from falling debris, it was a standard piece of equipment for Soviet fire brigades in the mid-20th century. The front carries the original metal firefighter insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefighter (fireman) helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M1923\/30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crest (comb) along the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Emblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original metal firefighter insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original leather liner and chin strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. The metal body has a polished, metallic shine with a natural patina and some minor age-related wear. The original leather liner and chin strap are present but show significant aging and wear, as expected for an item more than 75 years old. Please review the photos carefully; the helmet pictured is the exact one you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the postwar Stalin era, this helmet shows the classic crested look of Soviet fire service equipment of the mid-century. Dated examples with their original insignia and liner are sought after by collectors of firefighting memorabilia and Soviet militaria. This Soviet firefighter helmet also makes a striking display in a museum setting or an industrial vintage interior. Displayed on a shelf or stand, its polished steel and crest catch the light and tell the story of postwar Soviet fire brigades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678844125333,"sku":"EBAY-407131681307","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-firefighter-helmet-m1923-30-steel-crest-1.jpg?v=1791647503","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-firefighter-helmet-m1923-30-steel-crest","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}