Product: Soviet Airborne Troops Summer Parachute Landing Soft Helmet Model ШТА-85 (ShTL-85)

Key Details:

• Type: Summer parachute landing soft helmet, also known as a "jump helmet" or "helmet liner."

• Design Origin: Prototype dates back to the original 1953 Soviet summer landing cloth helmet, of the "Mabuta" type.

• Camouflage/Color: Khaki protective color, a mix between green and brown.

• Material: Similar to summer Mabuta combat uniform fabric.

• Service History:

• Entered service with the Soviet armed forces in the 1960s.

• Part of the airborne special operations uniform.

• Was the standard summer parachute soft helmet until the 1990s when newer models with impact protection strips were introduced.

• Function: Designed to protect paratroopers and special forces soldiers' heads from cold temperatures during the jump, ensure landing safety, and protect ears from strong wind and deafening air blast noise.

• Current Stock Description:

• New old stock (unused), produced in the late Soviet to early Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) period.

• Shows inevitable age-related natural aging and minor flaws (e.g., slight scratches, loose threads, pilling, minor oxidation/corrosion on metal parts).

• These flaws do not affect quality or functionality.

• Current Status & Use:

• An original Soviet product, now considered a collectible antique.

• Can still serve practical purposes such as actual parachuting or as a helmet liner.