{"product_id":"casque-tankiste-espagnol-modele-1935-cuir-noir-insigne-rouge","title":"Spanish tank helmet, Model 1935, black leather, red insignia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish Model 1935 tanker helmet in black leather, with a padded crown, a wide peripheral rim, and a red diamond-shaped front insignia. A piece of militaria with a strong character, maintaining a significant period presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible tanker helmet made of black leather, with a domed crown featuring padded panels and longitudinal seams. The structure includes a wide peripheral rim, complemented by side and rear protective elements forming ear flaps and a neck guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features a red diamond-shaped insignia, adorned with a stylized eagle and a cross, applied to the crown. The interior is lined with black leather with a retention system, ventilation openings, loops, and visible metal fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish Model 1935 tanker helmet is part of the armored equipment used in Spain in the mid-20th century. Its padded leather design was intended to protect against impacts inside vehicles, rather than offering ballistic protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTanker helmets of this type are generally associated with leather models inspired by 1930s Italian equipment, used in Spain over a prolonged period, particularly in the post-Civil War military context. ([warfarehistorynetwork.com](https:\/\/warfarehistorynetwork.com\/article\/collecting-tanker-helmets\/?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The leather shows a pronounced patina, rubbing, cracking, surface wear, loss of color, and signs of use consistent with the age and function of the item. The front insignia remains legible despite surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior also shows signs of use, with leather wear, gaps, and fragility on some retention elements. Overall to be handled with care, interesting for display, decoration, or militaria collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging adapted to the nature of the item. Professional shipping with reinforced protection to preserve the piece during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [SPANISH MODEL 1935 TANKER HELMET]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54483284754759,"sku":null,"price":48.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1a9b84aa-c052-45c8-b6e7-37f50b01d58c.jpg?v=1785575544","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/casque-tankiste-espagnol-modele-1935-cuir-noir-insigne-rouge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}