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Bulgarian M72 Helmet

The Bulgarian M72 helmet may be green on the outside, but believe me when I say that it is as red as can be. Each of these communist-era combat helmets is an authentic piece of Bulgarian military surplus and remains in excellent condition, ready to serve. These came to us in their original crates, so the condition on each M72 helmet is exceptional.

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SKU: BG-FGU-HM72

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Bulgarian Army M72 Helmet
Bulgarian Army Surplus
Unissued, "Near New" Condition
Olive Drab Steel Exterior
Leather Adjustable Liner
Made in Bulgaria

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Jerel

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Feb 19, 2021

I recommend this product

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Overall Rating

80%

The helmet was in GREAT condition, looks good, no problems there. The only issue I have is that it was too small for me but it will go well in the collection. I got a size 57 because 58 is sold out
Dave C

Sep 23, 2020

I recommend this product

Cool Cold War-era steel helmet in very good condition.

Overall Rating

80%

As people know, this is a Bulgarian steel helmet that was also exported to the Third World far and wide. The helmet is nearly new but with some scrapes and handling/stacking type marks and a lot of dust. Combines the strengths of the Italian M1933/47 "ball shape" and liner system with a touch of Warsaw Pact SSh-40 characteristics. Pig-skin liner marked with the size in cm. I got a 57, which is a bit too small for me, but nice on display. I had a Czechoslovakian field jacket and hood, so I thought I'd see if it would fit as a helmet cover. Worked great! Bulgarian helmet covers had elastic, and the Czechoslovak did not, but it didn't take long to figure where to tuck the excess material between the liner system and the helmet shell. Looks good!

A very nice display helmet. Fits tight due to the pig-skin liner system backed by sheet metal bands that are riveted to the interior in three places. Very high quality steel construction, and as people who know about old steel helmets will tell you, the Italian basis for this one was one of the best brain housing unit protectors designed. On youtube there's videos of these Bulgarian M72s (not the M51s!) getting shot at with handgun rounds, which dent the helmet but bounce off. So I guess in a pinch the helmet could protect your own brain housing unit from construction debris or what-have-you. Makes a cool Cold War-era/ Warsaw Pact collectible.

Made for smaller head sizes. Like any helmet, it can be a challenge finding an adequate shelf to display it on.
Bnasty

Aug 7, 2018

Great condition, but unusable

Overall Rating

60%

The helmet appears to be unissued and looks great. There's just one problem... the liner is mounted crooked, making the chin strap unusable. At least it'll make a good display piece. Too bad I can't wear it.
Survivalism is Freedom

Apr 23, 2017

Just in Case

Overall Rating

100%

For the price, this helmet was a good deal. While not the most comfortable thing in the world, it is made out of relatively thick steel and should offer reasonable protection for a variety of uses. Don't expect it to stop a rifle round, but it could be a lifesaver.
van

Sep 14, 2016

Excellent helmet

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100%

Looks like it just came out of the factory brand new. Had to order a second as the first was to small, but the next door neibors's son got a new play toy and should last him for awhile. Get one now before they are all gone.