khakiweb Posted February 10, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2021 I finally talked the antique store owner down to a less-unreasonable price for this front-seam helmet, and was wondering if anyone knows of a source for the other half (with the concussion ball) of the add-on buckle. Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted February 10, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2021 Hey Khakiweb, Are you planning on installing the ball part? Attaching to the buckle side may require some force and and may scratch the patina, I'd leave it as is. It is likely that the hook was used as an extension to tie the chinstrap behind the shell. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil b Posted February 10, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2021 at the end of ww2 around 44 they added the t1 connector. they added t1 hooks to some of the helmets they had. if it was me i would leave it just the way it is as an example and not put the ball on. but if you want to put the ball on j murray ink sells the orignal t1 hook and ball add ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 10, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2021 It looks like the laundry number on the strap looks to be in a different hand than the one on the helmet? It's hard to tell from the photo, but is the number after the G- a 7 with the hook and bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil b Posted February 10, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2021 the numbers look the same to me. both numbers match..........its harder to write on the canvas strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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