{"product_id":"soviet-flight-helmet-leather-fur-pilot-cold-war","title":"Soviet Flight Helmet 1956 – Leather Pilot Helmet with Fur Lining, Cold War","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet flight helmet is an original leather winter pilot's helmet dated 1956, from the Cold War era of the Soviet Air Force. It has a genuine black leather outer shell, a warm genuine fur\/sheepskin lining and built-in ear pads for radio headsets. The interior carries a clear original factory stamp: \"Moscow, 1956, Rostokinsky Fur Factory.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather flight helmet \/ aviation cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rostokinsky Fur Factory, Moscow (factory stamp inside)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather; genuine fur \/ sheepskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ dark brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in ear pads for aviation headphones, adjustable chin strap, upper retaining strap, original metal buckles and leather straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal \/ Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\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\u003eVery good vintage condition for an item of this age. The leather is soft, with a natural patina and light signs of wear. There is a small tear on the top seam; please examine the photos carefully. The fur lining is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFur-lined leather helmets were standard winter gear for Soviet aviators in the 1950s, designed to keep pilots warm while carrying radio headsets in the ear pads. Dated examples with a legible factory stamp are valued by collectors of Cold War aviation militaria. This Soviet flight helmet is a strong display piece for a collection of Soviet Air Force items or early Cold War history.\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":67678844518549,"sku":"EBAY-407131411905","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-flight-helmet-leather-fur-pilot-cold-war-1.jpg?v=1791647528","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-flight-helmet-leather-fur-pilot-cold-war","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}