Italian Farina Helmets
The Italian Farina helmet was developed and worn during World War I (1914-1918). The helmet was originally designed for assault troops and was often worn by Arditi storm trooper units within the Italian Army.1 The Farina has a simple design that consist of a metal bowl with two thick metal plates attached to the front and back. On the front, the plate covered most of the face, leaving an open space for the wearer’s eyes. During the war, the Italians developed several different models of the Farina. The main difference between models was the type of ventilation. Some models had no ventilation while others left a gap between the front and back plate. One model had a vent comb similar to the French Adrian helmet. Each of the models had a cloth padded lining and buckle chinstrap. The weight of each model differed from around 4 to 6 pounds.2 After World War I, the Farina helmet was replaced by the Italian Model-1933 steel helmet.3
| Infantry Helmet | 1915 |
