{"product_id":"soviet-tanker-helmet-tshl-4-winter","title":"Soviet Tanker Helmet TShL-4 – Winter Padded Tank Crew Headgear, 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item has been sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for something similar? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/militaria\"\u003eMilitaria\u003c\/a\u003e collection — new original pieces are added regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet tanker helmet is the winter model TShL-4, a padded soft helmet with a warm sheepskin or fur lining that was standard headgear for armored vehicle crews in the USSR. The stamp indicates production in November 1989, shortly before the end of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft tanker helmet, lined (winter model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TShL-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1989, according to the stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cotton canvas exterior with genuine fur \/ sheepskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic four-rib design for protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated pockets for communication headsets (headset not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable leather chin strap with metal buckle and adjustable upper straps\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\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition. There are visible surface scuffs and light fading consistent with age and military use, and one of the soft ribs has a small tear or wear spot, shown in the detail photo. The fur lining is thick and intact but shows natural discoloration from storage. The leather straps and metal buckles are functional with a patina. Please view all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTank crew helmets of this type protect the head from knocks inside the vehicle while keeping it warm in cold weather, and the built-in pockets hold the headset. A dated helmet from the late 1980s is an original Cold War item that suits military collections, display, reenactment or cosplay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681936244885,"sku":"EBAY-406921868029","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-tanker-helmet-tshl-4-winter-1.jpg?v=1791722719","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-tanker-helmet-tshl-4-winter","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}