SSh-40

SSh-40 (romanized from СШ-40) is a steel helmet introduced in 1940 in the, during World War 2.

The SSh-40 is a simple steel pot, with a liner consisting of three cushioned fake leather pads. The size of the helmet can be adjusted by stuffing some material behind the pads to tighten it, and by adjusting a drawstring on the top of the head, making the helmet sit higher or lower on the user. There was also a model made during WW2 that used another, simpler liner that could be explained as being like a "sock". It was a tube of cloth, with a drawstring at both ends. This model is actually a rather comfortable thing to wear, as the usual padding is not very soft at all, and might bore into the temples of the user, this is rather uncomfortable.

The Ssh-40 was replaced in 1960 by the SSh-60, which later was upgraded into the SSh-68. Although now a very old helmet, the Ssh-40 can still be seen in use.