boxerdogi Posted July 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 7, 2020 I’ve had this helmet in my collection for years, but the one strap always bugged me. It seems so narrow. The stamp is 282A. Anyone have any thoughts? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted July 8, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2020 It's original; I believe the webbing is early thin type that would fit nicely with the early cast buckles. I have an early production fixed bail with cast buckles that also has the slightly "narrow" webbing, I still remember comparing the thickness with my other fixed bail chinstraps. In the book "M1 Helmet of the World War II GI", page 28 shows pictures of different web chinstraps and their thickness; they came in all shapes and colours. Also keep in mind that over time chinstraps will swell from moisture, dirt, and heavy usage. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerick1450 Posted July 8, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2020 I think it is original as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerdogi Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 10, 2020 Thank you....much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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