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Soviet Russia, SSh-68 military firefighter’s helmet, as it m…
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748
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Soviet Russia, SSh-68 military firefighter’s helmet, as it m…
See original version (French)
Estimate €20 - €60
Voluntary lot
Description
Soviet Russia, SSh-68 military firefighter’s helmet, as it might have been used at Chernobyl. Russian SSh-68 helmet made of metal, painted khaki. Manufactured in 1984 by the Red October factory, as indicated by the stamp beneath the neck strap. The shell features two white stripes, one vertical and the other horizontal, as well as an insignia depicting crossed axes surmounted by a red star with a hammer and sickle. This type of helmet may have been used during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Includes the inner liner and chin strap. Good condition. Of interest to collectors of both fire service artefacts and militaria. Soviet Russia, SSh-68 military firefighter’s helmet of a type that may have been used at Chernobyl. Russian SSh-68 metal helmet painted khaki. Manufactured in 1984 by the Red October factory, as indicated by the stamp beneath the neck guard. The shell features two white stripes – one vertical and one horizontal – and a badge depicting crossed axes surmounted by a red star with a hammer and sickle. This type of helmet may have been used during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Complete with liner and chinstrap. Good condition. Of interest to collectors of both fire service memorabilia and military artefacts.
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About the sale
MILITARIA: Firefighters from around the world
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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