Soviet Helmet M38

Helmet air defense began to produce in 1938 at the Leningrad Metallurgical plant "LMZ" in this connection was the name given to the unofficial name of M-38. Just behind the helmet among fans of military history and reenactors M-38 is called a Blockade or simply air defense helmet (anti-aircraft helmet), as this helmet was intended for civil defense forces and air defense units. The helmet was drawing defense: star the edges of which anti-aircraft gun with a searchlight rays, which the ...silhouette of the plane from below in the center was placed a gas mask. During the siege of Leningrad, the M-38 (air defense helmet) was used by militia defending the city on the outskirts, Visually the helmet was similar to the English helmet Brodie MK-2. The helmet was made of steel with a thickness of 1.8 mm with a width of the visor-rim of 35 mm. the Weight of the helmet was 1200 grams. The Balaclava was made of fabric, which was attached to the base of the helmet with two rivets. The size of the Balaclava under the head was adjusted with the help of a rope. Helmet mount to the head was not reliable because the apparatus consisted of a cloth belt with square yokes on the ends, the second ends attached to the helmet with the help of welding.According to some reports, the M-38 (air defense helmet-anti-aircraft helmet) was made at the usual factory for the production of enameled dishes in Leningrad. On the same equipment that produced pots and basins. Accurate data on the number of issued M-38 (helmet of defense) no, but the circulation of the helmets was not significant, as among reenactors is highly valued for its rarity. Helmet adiz issued exclusively in Leningrad until the mid-1943 year.

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