Romania used the French Moden 1915 “Adrian” steel helmet with their own distinctive badge on the front. This emblem is for King Ferdinand of Romania.
Romanian Model 1928 Steel Helmet
Romania used a variety of Dutch-produced steel helmets during World War II including the Dutch M-28 helmet with a distinctive King Carol badge, called the Romanian M-38. After King Carol II went into exile the use of this emblem was discontinued. After the Germans occupied Holland in 1940 the Romanians continued to be supplied with Dutch helmets.
This model features the distinct King Carol II crest and a specially mounted German M31 liner.
Romanian Model 1938 Steel Helmet
Romania used a variety of Dutch-produced steel helmets during World War II including the Dutch M-28 helmet with a distinctive King Carol badge, called the Romanian M-38. After King Carol II went into exile the use of this emblem was discontinued. After the Germans occupied Holland in 1940 the Romanians continued to be supplied with Dutch helmets.
In 1942 a new version of the M-38 was produced as the M-38/42, which was fitted with German M-31 style liners. This example features German battleship gray paint and was likely used by rear line Romanian troops, possibly those on the Hungarian border from 1942-1944.
Romanian Model 1973 Steel Helmet
The Romanian M-73 helmet, which was adopted in 1973 following years of using the Soviet SSh-40 style helmet, is based on the pre-war Dutch-designed M-38. The helmet is seen in a variety of green and gray colors.
