Polish Wz28 Type I Helmet with ventilation crest. This is a late example with rolled rim. Helmets of this type were made with or without ventilation crest on the top. Initially Polish Army planned to purchase 50,000 of those helmets but production never went beyond initial first delivery. Although helmet can be seen on the photos from the parades and maneuvers up to middle of 1930-s it never became standard Army issue. After accepting Wz.31 helmet for the Army, Wz.28 was issued to OPL (Air Defense) units. Those helmets can be recognized by thick leather strap inside protecting user head from collapsed debris. Condition: very good, no dents or damage to the metal, cloth liner and leather chin strap without any damage. Most of original grey paint remains, shiny chromed crest. Interesting part of Polish history.
