Original WWII Soviet Union M36 Soviet SSh-36 "Gladiator" Steel Combat Helmet with First Pattern Liner and Period Applied Painted Star Blunderbuss There is no Maker's mark

There is no Maker's mark or signature of place of origin marked anywhere on the gun

This particular set was made in 1828 and 1833

Bougainville and Rabaul until July 1944 when they moved back to Espiritu Santo

It reads TIENTSIN CHINA U

Original WWII Soviet Union M36 Soviet SSh-36 "Gladiator" Steel Combat Helmet with First Pattern Liner and Period Applied Painted Star Blunderbuss There is no Maker's markOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a Russian WWII Issue SSh 36 Combat helmet, with correct shell stamping on the rear of the skirt: 3 1254. It looks to have been in service post war, but still retains its original configuration liner and leather chinstrap. Size looks to be about medium approximately a US 7 1 4 (58cm) and offered in overall very good condition. There are no stress cracks, as often seen, there are no real dents