Soviet helmet SSh36 / from Stalingrad

Product description

Model: SSH-36 (Steel Helmet Model 1936). Origin: Stalingrad battlefield (Volgograd region).

Color: Black (Historically accurate for Soviet Naval Infantry / Marines).

Historical Significance: This is a rare example of the first mass-produced Soviet combat helmet, easily identified by its unique silhouette and top comb. The black finish indicates it belonged to the Soviet Naval Infantry (known by German forces as the “Black Death”) or the Volga Military Flotilla, both of which played a legendary role in the defense of Stalingrad. By 1942, the SSH-36 was already being phased out by the newer SSH-40, making an SSH-36 from the Stalingrad front—especially in naval black—a highly sought-after artifact for WWII and Soviet militaria collectors. A premier investment piece for any serious collection focused on the Eastern Front, the Battle of Stalingrad, or Naval history.