Book: The Soviet Soldier 1941-1945 (Hardcover) One-of-a-Kind A contemporary colour illustration depicts

A contemporary colour illustration depicts a carbine with a browned barrel

The hilt including the ribbed grip is all brass

All parts are serviceable

In 1934 tests began on an improved Stahlhelm

known as the fifth model

Book: The Soviet Soldier 1941-1945 (Hardcover) One-of-a-Kind A contemporary colour illustration depictsBrand new to the market! Eight million Soviet soldiers died on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945. However, their history, uniforms, and day to day plight remain mostly undocumented to this day. Many misconceptions prevail, most of them stemming from the ferocious NSDAP propaganda of the time. In reality, the Soviet soldier proved himself a resolute and well equipped fighter. His uniform and equipment improved constantly during the Great