Wake1941 Posted February 26, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2021 I am going through a large collection, this is one of the helmet I found. This was bought surplus back in the 1980s. My question is are the chinstraps and sweatband period or copies? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted February 26, 2021 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavalryCombatant Posted February 26, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2021 Sweatband does look a bit suspicious, as does the stitching on the chinstraps. Honestly, I’m thinking an older reenacting helmet. Based on the lack of wear on the rim, it’s either near mint or has been repainted. The liner chinstrap appears to be original, however I’m not sure. Honestly, I wouldn’t buy this one as a complete original set. There are some good parts, and depending on the price might still be worth it. Just my observations, take them with a grain of salt. I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will come along. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted February 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, CavalryCombatant said: Sweatband does look a bit suspicious, as does the stitching on the chinstraps. Honestly, I’m thinking an older reenacting helmet. Based on the lack of wear on the rim, it’s either near mint or has been repainted. The liner chinstrap appears to be original, however I’m not sure. Honestly, I wouldn’t buy this one as a complete original set. There are some good parts, and depending on the price might still be worth it. Just my observations, take them with a grain of salt. I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will come along. CC Thanks for the input, I really don’t think the wear to the paint is a big deal. In the 80s there were piles of factory unissued shells. I have some still with the cardboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchfoot Posted February 26, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2021 Chinstrap and sweatband are definitely older reproductions. The leather chinstrap stands a chance of being real but I don't know enough to say for sure on that one. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, trenchfoot said: Chinstrap and sweatband are definitely older reproductions. The leather chinstrap stands a chance of being real but I don't know enough to say for sure on that one. Russ Thanks the chinstrap sure feels good, leather shows proper age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadawg Posted February 26, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2021 kinda a side note, the shell looks like it was finished with like sawdust or something instead of cork as well. i dont think im really a fan of the shape of the tab, or embossing in the leather either of the leather strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadawg Posted February 26, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, shadawg said: kinda a side note, the shell looks like it was finished with like sawdust or something instead of cork as well. i dont think im really a fan of the shape of the tab, or embossing in the leather either of the leather strap i know that there were several makers, but overall, that leather strap seems suspect. looking again, the rivet on the one on your helmet seems rather flat, instead of the subtle domed shape, but its hard to tell. any chance of getting closer pics of the rivet, or the cut ends would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadawg Posted February 26, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2021 just some observations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 26, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2021 11 hours ago, shadawg said: just some observations Nice. Those look all original. The OPs does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted February 26, 2021 Here’s the back of the chinstrap, thanks for sharing yours. I am going to side with the chinstrap being and older copy as well. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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