M 1936 Navy Torpedo Boat or Submarine Crewman's Helmet with Face Mask and Cowl, 1 c. early to mid-1950s.
In black ersatz leather with dark blue flannel liner. Includes original brass buttons. Side flaps that open only toward the rear cover nickel- sized ear openings.
Large size, will fit up to about size 59 head (US size 7 3/8).
Excellent unissued condition, shows only storage age. Both the exterior and interior are immaculately clean. The buttons show some degree of oxidation, not detractive and not affecting either the ersatz leather exterior or the liner.
You can see a photo of this hood (with the mask in the "up" position) on page 191 of the Red Army Uniforms 1918-1945 in Color Photographs , by Shalito, Savchenkov, Roginsky, Tsyplenkov. Very uncommon. A great item for an advanced collection of Soviet naval material.
Item# 41593
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