Authentic Soviet Cold War pilot flight helmet set, comprising:
ShZ-82 (ШЗ-82) leather flight helmet
“САПФИР” (Saphir) aviation goggles
Green rigid oxygen mask
Original hose and connector
Size marked 58
A complete and highly displayable Soviet aviation configuration.
Identification & Markings
Helmet model: ShZ-82
Goggles marked: САПФИР (Saphir)
Size: 58
Soviet production era (Cold War period)
Interior label and mask markings visible in photos.
Condition
Leather helmet remains supple with honest service wear
Interior lining intact
Goggles lenses show age wear/light marking but remain clear for display
Oxygen mask solid with good colour
Hose and connector present
All straps and fittings intact
No obvious major cracking to mask or hose in visible areas.
Sold as a collectible historical aviation item only – not for protective or flight use.
Collector Notes
The ShZ-82 helmet paired with Saphir goggles and oxygen mask represents a classic late Cold War Soviet pilot configuration. Complete sets with goggles and hose are becoming harder to source and are increasingly sought after by:
