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Yugoslavian Adrian Helmet…Serbian? Comb Rivets?


S Kelly

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The shape of the badge’s ghost tells me this had a straight edge “V” bottomed Yugoslavian badge during its life and the exterior brushed-on repaint is slightly greenish in color.  However, the interior is more of a brown color.  Was this perhaps a refurbished Serbian helmet?  Also, anyone familiar with the comb rivets?  I have only seen split rivets, not this style.  

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I also have an Adrian helmet with rivets rather than split pins adhering the comb. Liner, chinstrap and corrugated spacers all seem correct. Was this a war time replacement to repair weak split pins or post war production? I see no responses, but have the same question.

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Given the fact that Serbian helmets were a much lighter brown and seem to match the inside of this helmet, it makes  sense if this was the case since after Serbia was melded into Yugoslavia they likely would have painted over the old Serbian one to match the new Yugoslav color 

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