Help with T-90 Liner Pad

[Geoff Ward]

Hey Guys, Here are a few pics of a Type 90 I got recently I was wondering if anyone can help me with deciphering the liner pad stamp.There was an old Roach egg capsule stuck to the pad from storage and I guess when it was laid the moisture wicked into the pad and blurred the stamping. Any help deciphering the year of manufacture would be appreciated I know these are the later style silky chinstraps but I just cant make out the year. Thanks, Geoff

[Geoff Ward]

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[GHP]

Sorry, the ink is too faint. Often I need to use an alternate light source and view from an angle. Can't do that in this instance.

--Guy

[Paul G]

I have a helmet with a 1943 date, thats got the same silky straps. It has the multi piece leather liner pads. My guess would be 43. I think the multi piece leather liner pads were more common in 43/44, and not sure I have seen silky straps in a 42 dated helmet. Just a guess, as I have seen 44 dated helmets in this configuration as well????

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[Geoff Ward]

Guy do you know if this type of ink glows under black light? I don't have one but I need one of those little hand held ones anyway.

[Jareth]

Every collector needs a black light. I agree those silky chinstraps from 43-45

[zts]

not usded,nice !