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Original Vintage 1981 Soviet Traffic Police (GAI) Motorcycle Patrol Helmet
Up for sale is an authentic piece of Soviet law enforcement history — an original USSR Traffic Police (GAI / Militia) Motorcycle Patrol Helmet, manufactured in 1981. This iconic white helmet was used by motorcycle traffic patrol officers during the late Soviet era.
Key Features & Construction:
100% Authentic USSR Police Gear: Includes the original metal Soviet Militia/GAI cockade (badge with the USSR coat of arms) mounted on the front.
Detachable Neck & Ear Guard: The black faux-leather lower collar with chin strap can be unzipped and fully detached from the main shell via a heavy-duty zipper.
Shock-Absorbing Interior: Features its original protective Styrofoam inner liner under a soft fabric lining for impact protection.
Factory Tag Intact: Includes the original paper manufacturer label: made at the Valmiera Glass Fiber Factory (Valmieras stikla skiedras rupnica, Latvian SSR) in 1981.
Materials: White/cream fiberglass hard shell, shock-absorbing foam lining, black faux-leather neck guard, metal hardware, and adjustable canvas chin strap.
Condition Details:
Exterior Shell: Good vintage condition with honest signs of use, light scuffs, and surface scratches from real-world service. No structural cracks.
Hardware & Liner: Zipper operates smoothly, all snap buttons function properly, and the interior liner remains clean and intact.
Approximate Dimensions:
Height: ~16.5 cm / 6.5 inches
Inner Base Diameter: ~20–22 cm / 8.5–9 inches
(Please inspect all pictures with the measuring tape for exact dimensions).
A fantastic, rare item for Cold War collectors, motorcycle history enthusiasts, or display in a militaria collection!
Worldwide shipping with tracking number provided.
