FJ SD Helmet original?

[eubank]

The PRYM 4H snap is extremely common on original helmets

[The WarDog]

I got my information in books and from originals. The PRYM 4H snap can, although rare, still be bought.

[The WarDog]

The crash pad should have a cotton layer on both sides. The spongerubber had an open structure and this was covered with cotton.

[The WarDog]

Also with the H after the 4? Never encountered these. AS far as my knowlegde goes this was the variant bestwwen the PRYM 4 and the PRYM 4 Original. But I can be wrong ofcourse. Would be nice to know.

[Willi Z.]

What you need to do here is respect the knowledge of collectors who are some of the most advanced FJ collectors in the world.

You don't know what you are talking about.

There is nothing worse than a new guy who starts challenging folks without knowing the experience level of those you are dealing with.

This helmet is all original, and without any doubts.

A PRYM 4H snap is the most common snap encountered on original helmets. You will never see one on a fake.

[Sergey K.]

I got my information in books and from originals. The PRYM 4H snap can, although rare, still be bought.

Don't read these books .
Would be better if you'll show that original helmet which you studied.

[WalterB]

I got my information in books and from originals. The PRYM 4H snap can, although rare, still be bought.

Well, those books are plain wrong. If you looked at originals that didnt have Prym 4H snaps, that doesn't make Prym 4H snaps fake. That is ridiculous. If anything, you havent seen enough originals to realize that Prym 4H are the most common snaps found on originals.

What snaps have you encountered in your examination of originals?

[Willi Z.]

Walter not knowing good from bad is not a horrible thing. But, challenging instead of listening and learning is.

Many forums and FB pages are clueless. They only see fakes being authenticated as originals. I was on a Kreta FB page for a short time. An older collector from Greece posted 8 or 9 FJ helmets: DD, camos, etc. All were aged $100 fakes. His photo of them got more than 100 . A collector we all know stated "good looking fakes" and everyone laughed at him. This is the way it is in most venues.

I always welcome new young members, but I have an expectation of a more respectful introduction.

[The WarDog]

Thx Willi, the only thing I said is that I did not recognize th ethings I saw. It was not a matter of disrespect. If somebody took offence, my excuses.

Gr Robbie

[rabbit indy]

Seeing so many opinions from you, I learned a lot. I decided to buy this helmet and will come to my hand in the near future.
If you need more detailed photos, please don't hesitate to tell me then.
Thank you very much.


Yoshiyuki

[The WarDog]

Padding rubber

What about padding rubber? Can there anything be said about this? I have two dug up Relic M38, which I found myself. The padding rubber on these relics have a textile surface. This is what I encounter as well on intact helmets. Ofcourse there were different fabrics used, as wartime production is not a very accurate one. I've added a a picture of a complete relic crash padding from I think a reliable dealer.

I tried so upload my own, but this didn't work. Need help on that as well.

I couldn't open a new topic, probably because I'm new?

[Sergey K.]

The pad you shown is original. Period pads have different texture misprints to the surface.

You may start threads , just find and push the button in the left upper corner.

[The WarDog]

The only thing I see is Reply to Thread. Are my pictures maybe too big if I can't post them?

The pad you shown is original. Period pads have different texture misprints to the surface.

You may start threads , just find and push the button in the left upper corner.

[Sergey K.]

The only thing I see is Reply to Thread. Are my pictures maybe too big if I can't post them?

Yes, some pix can't be uploaded if they are too large , as for NEW THREAD you should go to main page in FJ section but not search the button it in the thread . But if it no button on the main page should ask Willi, perhaps he can explain what is the problem.

[Willi Z.]

Yes, some pix can't be uploaded if they are too large , as for NEW THREAD you should go to main page in FJ section but not search the button it in the thread . But if it no button on the main page should ask Willi, perhaps he can explain what is the problem.

Yes, correct. You must go to the main FJ section page to find the "New Thread" button. You can't do it when you are on a thread.