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M1 FS FB 223A resto


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Posted here as the helmet is more of a display helmet versus a collector helmet...

When I found the helmet, it had zero finish to it, was sanded smooth, and painted silver, brushed paint...the silver was starting to show rust bleed through...but it is a FS FB with original chin straps

 

having said that, I think the chin straps are period replaced? Due to the sewing style, and I could be wrong...

 

I media blasted the helmet with baking soda, primed it, and used cork from Murray, I might have went heavy handed on this one, but turned out better than sawdust...

 

plan to do a few more helmets with zero finish and no provenance...

 

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one more of the strap stitching...note...paint was on strap prior to my paining...straps were well taped to cover them...

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