{"product_id":"slovakia-i-republic-a-slovak-police-felt-helmet-m0385-107","title":"Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Police Felt Helmet","description":"A very well-preserved felt helmet used by police personnel of the Slovak Republic, constructed of a pressed field-grey composite fibre. A silvered bronze crossbar with raised linden leaf designs extends lengthwise across the crown, secured in place with magnetic metal rivets. The crossbar connects to an additional band of identical construction and composition which circumscribes the outer rim. Fastened to the peak is an insignia consisting of a raised Slovak coat of arms, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (h). The helmet is also flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, all reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Affixed to the helmet just underneath the ventilation are protruding lion’s head medallions which formerly secured in place a chain link chinstrap, which has since been lost. The rim is fully lined by a band of silvered bronze for a smooth reinforced edge. The interior is fully surrounded by a brown leather sweatband, held in place by a row of machine stitching and measuring 40 mm in width. An embossed maker’s mark of “HESS” is stamped onto the sweatband near the forehead, while handwritten inscriptions which appear to be an owner’s name and initials are also found on the sweatband. The helmet measures 215 mm (w) x 280 mm (l) x 150 mm (h). Some issues consistent with age and use are evident, and includes loss of finish to the bronze features, material fatigue of the fibre and leather elements, and minor soiling. It is in an overall better than very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130945949973,"sku":"M0385-107","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_135_mnc0811.jpg?v=1692896588","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/slovakia-i-republic-a-slovak-police-felt-helmet-m0385-107","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}