Issued Romanian M73 Helmet

This listing has the option of Grade 2 items; all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition. Condition: Grade 1 Helmets will have a degree of rust; Grade 2 helmets simply have much worse rust. Please examine the provided pictures before buying, though they are merely examples of the degree of rust/dried leather you can expect.  Despite its status as a socialist state during the Cold War, Romania made a concerted effort to distance itself from the Soviet Union both politically and militarily. A significant aspect of any such effort is realigning the aesthetics and supply chains of your military. While Romania had started to use the Soviet SSh-40 for some time, the need for a distinct domestic design meant looking back at previous helmets. Features: Authentic Romanian surplus  Two grades available  Rear cut-out for easy hanging  Backwards sloped design for "moral support" Perfect for your Romanian LARP  More modern liner compared to m39 The Design  Romania effectively modernized its older Dutch-designed M39 helmet. They cut down the rear swoop while retaining the iconic sloped shape and rear cut-out. This redesign was used until 1989, giving Romania's military a greater degree of independence and national identity. Two distinct paratrooper variations were produced, but they are not on offer in this listing.  These helmets are great for pretending to be a Cold War-era Romanian soldier. According to our sales, an unusual amount of the AP customer base seems to be absolutely in love with this somewhat obscure and odd country. Another great use case is neurotic prepping or maybe possibly outfitting your army of pickpockets.