Tank HelmetType: Tank Helmet (Panssarikypärä) Material: Leather Manufacturer: Friitalan Nahkatehdas Oy Manufacturing year: ~1941 Markings:Manufacturers label on the back of the head, in poor condition. Manufactured by Friitalan Nahkatehdas Oy, this hat is modeled after the Soviet tank helmet. It shares the general style with the Soviet helmets but is made out of leather instead of fabric. This particular one has suffered somewhat over the years, but has exposed the material used for padding very well. This helmet belongs to the collection of Parola Armour Museum. |
