Czechoslovakian Vz. 53 steel helmet.commonly referred to as the M53 helmet

IdentificationThis is a Czechoslovakian Vz. 53 steel helmet. The "Vz." is an abbreviation for vzor, which means "model," so it is also commonly referred to as the M53 helmet.Here are the key features from your photos that confirm this identification: The Internal Stamp: The close-up photo of the inside of the shell is the most important clue. The stamp shows a pair of crossed swords, which was the acceptance mark for the Czechoslovakian army. The Liner: The helmet has a very distinct light-brown leather liner with multiple perforated "tongues" connected by a drawstring. This liner design is unique to the Czechoslovakian Vz. 53. The Shell: The overall shape of the shell is based on the Soviet SSh-40 helmet, which was common for Warsaw Pact countries during the Cold War, but the liner and markings are purely Czechoslovakian. AgeThe stamp inside the helmet tells you its exact year of manufacture. Below the crossed swords mark, it is clearly stamped 1963. This places it squarely in the