Description: Normal 0 21 false false false SR-LATN-RS X-NONE X-NONE General Information: The Yugoslavian Model 1939 was a locally made copy of the Czechoslovakian vz.32. Very little documentation exists on this very rare helmet type and much of what we know about the M39 has been surmised by collectors. The helmets were produced, or at least assembled, in Yugoslavia, presumably under license from the Czechoslovakians. On the shells of the helmets there are ink stamps with six Cyrillic letters the last three of which correspond to VTZ in the Latin alphabet. These are the initials of the Vojno Techični Zavod factory in Čačak, which is a city in Serbia. Collectors sometimes refer to this model as the “Čačak” helmet after the city where the helmets were made. The features which distinguish the Yugoslavian M39 from the Czechoslovakian vz.32 are as follows: Grey vs. brown paintSerbian stampsBlack vs. white drawstrings laced through the liner pads just below the paired tabs on each pad.No washer under the rivet holding the chinstrap loopsExterior rivet for chinstrap loops slightly smaller than on the vz.32Brass vs. painted black double-headed rivets for attaching the chinstraps to the chinstrap loops We presume that manufacture of the M39 ceased after the German invasion of Yugoslavia in 1940, so the production run must have been very short. A large number of captured M39s were reissued during the Second World War to the Regia Aeronautica, the Italian Royal Airforce. Čačak helmets in their original factory condition are certainly among the most obscure and difficult to find of the World War II helmets. Normal 0 21 false false false SR-LATN-RS X-NONE X-NONE Weight: 732g ITEM NO. sl160 ---------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING Each package we sent comes with tracking number. Buyers are responsible for any additional costs in their country of residence. Once payment is received, we will send the buyer item(s) within 3 working days from the receipt of payment. Our job is that every package is sent and that tracking number is provided. We cannot influence the arrival time of the package. Combine Shipping: if ordering more than one item, please make your selections by clicking 'buy' for each item and then 'request an invoice'. FEEDBACK Please do not forget to leave a positive feedback. Your positive feedback with five stars is our priority. Your complete satisfaction will bring joy to us. If you notice any problems let us know. Do not leave negative feedback before we hear from you about where the problem is ! We are always open and happy to help with any kind of possible problem that occurs between us and buyer. Negative feedback does not resolve problems. Send us an offer: If you like the item in the listing but the current price does not suit you, please send us an offer so we can make a deal!
Price: 300 USD
Location: Niš
End Time: 2024-11-24T13:43:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Helmet
Theme: Militaria
