🇬🇧 Awesome SSh-36 khalkingolka from Karelia. It has an early pattern star stenciled on it. There were three different variants of the red stars on SSh-36 helmets: an early bold line star, like this one, a thin line one, and a thin line star with a hammer and sickle in its center. There is an interesting story behind this metamorphosis, it is ironic, but sinister in nature. The story starts with a letter from an ordinary political commander M. I. Filatov to an army gazette «The Red Star». Old A

After World War II, the abundance of German military helmets presented an opportunity for resourceful repurposing. In 1946, these steel helmets were recycled into various kitchen utensils, such as colanders and pots, to address material shortages and aid in post-war recovery. This transformation is documented in a British Pathé newsreel, showcasing the process of converting helmets into enamel-plated kitchenware. | History In Pictures

25K views · 487 reactions | Discover the remarkable story behind the Supermarine Spitfire, a British aviation icon that played a pivotal role in World War II. In this captivating interview, veterans and experts recount the Spitfire's evolution from the Schneider Trophy seaplanes to a groundbreaking fighter aircraft. #WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Spitfire | War Stories | Facebook