Soviet TSh-4 Tanker Helmet/Hat

[Commander_Rob_T72]

Here I have my Soviet tanker helmet, dated 1973 and in a small size. It features thick padding to protect the crew from hitting their heads inside the tank and a radio headset which allows crewmen to communicate with eachother and other tanks. Helmets very similar to this one are still used today across the world. Unfortunately it does have a slight smell which is likely due to the gasses from inside the tank. It has numbers painted on the front which are presumably the battalion, company or vehicle number, please correct me if im wrong.

[Dave_Holden]

Hey Rob, nice item and seen these in many films of the cold War period. Thanks for posting.

[muckaroon1960]

Great item and instantly recognisable as Dave says from films and news programmes :thumbsup:

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Never had the opportunity to see one up close before. Thanks for posting.

Regards Mark.

[Commander_Rob_T72]

Never had the opportunity to see one up close before. Thanks for posting.

Regards Mark.

I have not seen many at militaria fairs either. As soon as I saw this one I knew that I had to pick it up. It also has some battle damage on it, if only these things could talk. :thumbsup:

[fischer]

As stated, a really cool helmet. If I'm correct, this is the summer version?

Thanks for posting! :thumbsup:

[Commander_Rob_T72]

As stated, a really cool helmet. If I'm correct, this is the summer version?

Thanks for posting! :thumbsup:

Yes thats correct, this is the summer version. The winter version has lots of insulation on the inside. :grin: