Takc Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 I saw you were discussing a soviet plaque... interesting.And I want to offer to you to discuss another very interesting topic - soviet military toys.I'll start from two plastic helmets. This summer I got third, but have no pictures of it.These two were in my collection for two years, and now one of them is owned by a son of my very good friend (see admiral's visor caps topic, the boy which is there is that namely happy owner of one of these helmets).Third helmet is of a bigger size and has no star and liner.
Takc Posted February 20, 2007 Author Posted February 20, 2007 as you see, they are of two different types. In my childhood I owned the same, but made of harder plastic alloy, and do not remember, whether there was any liner or not.
Belaruski Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) Takc, my son needs one of those helmets!How hard are they to find?**edit for spelling!** Edited February 22, 2007 by Belaruski
Takc Posted February 22, 2007 Author Posted February 22, 2007 Stoo, if I find one more, I will be happy to send it to you and your son!as usual, for free
JimZ Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 From a young age, raised into the glory of the Soviet Red Army!Must admit they're cool! Jim
Takc Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) edited for double posting Edited February 23, 2007 by Takc
Takc Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) looks very funny at the head of an adult man Edited February 23, 2007 by Takc
order_of_victory Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 looks very funny at the head of an adult manHi TakcWhat is the helemet with the big star on, I dont recornise that one Order of Victory
JimZ Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Hi TakcWhat is the helemet with the big star on, I dont recornise that one Order of VictoryHad I seen it without the red star I'd have thought it was a French WW1 helmet! Confusing indeed! Do tell please!Jim
Takc Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 The helmet is a belgian one, and the star applied is fake, but this done to reproduce the soviet helmet, which soviet army used untill 1936 when a new model was adopted.Initially imperial russian army used a number of helmets, purchased in France, differing from french helmets by khaki colour and double-headed eagle emblem on the front side. Later they were re-captured and issued to soviet troops. At those times, they produced a thin steel or thin brass big red-enameled star emblem for helmets. Nowadays the Adrian M15 helmets both with eagle or with a star are a huge rarity, and completely unable to find, especially the adrian helmet red star. I know that Denis R has one original star, and maybe he will be kind to show it to us someday. Untill I am not so rich, I hold this mixed up helmet. Repro star is about 30 dollars now, and belgian helmet was a gift from a friend.The second type of helmets russian army used was Sohlberg M17, purchased at Solberg factory, a so called Russian M17 helmet.
Christophe Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Here is a real one, from the Museum of the Defence and Blockade of Leningrad (St Petersburg).Ch.Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection
Takc Posted February 24, 2007 Author Posted February 24, 2007 can't be sure about the helmet itself, but the star is original, definitely.
RichieC Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 looks very funny at the head of an adult man...and it makes you appear more handsome than ever Takc, along with that cigarette that dangles from your mouth... Some toys of mine. I have a soft spot for this stuff and would post my Fisher-Price collection if it would comply with the topic at hand.
RichieC Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 ...............................................
Belaruski Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 That guards tank is nice Richie, from Sevastopol?
RichieC Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 That guards tank is nice Richie, from Sevastopol?I got it from a guy in Kiev a few years ago via ebay. Its a pretty cool thing and larger than it appears in the photo. About 30 CM long not including the barrel. The friction motor still works also.
Takc Posted February 28, 2007 Author Posted February 28, 2007 Yes!This is what I wanted to see!keep on agent Ritschie!
order_of_victory Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Here are a few of my Soviet Toys First up a Volga Estate - Aeroflot Livery
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