I have a M40 Q66. The liner is in great condition. So how do I date the liner without damaging it. I don't even know where to look. My understanding is there should be a stamp with the manufacturer and a date in the metal ring.
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By the right chinstrap bale on the liner band there will be a date. If you pull gently on the band you should be able to see it. You can roughly date the liners just visually though if you don't want to pull on it. If it is reinforced aluminium with rounded bales it will be 1940/41, non reinforced steel liner band will be 42 onwards. If it's pigskin instead of leather + a steel linerband it will be 44 (I think) onwards. Any pics? -
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I am trying to figure out the date of the liner so I can find a dated chin strap that would be period correct for this helmet.Comment
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That's a steel non reinforced type. A '41 or '42 dated strap would match well. Nice helmet too it looks unissued.
Incidentally I think the liner is made by Werner Zahn.Comment
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I think it was unissued. It definitely had another helmet stacked on top of it for awhile (see the rust mark from other helmet). The decal took a bit of a beating...shame.Originally posted by KradSPam View Post
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I've seen that one before I think, did you buy it on the estand? It's got a good look to it
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I did buy it about a month or so ago from estand.
So it sounds like a 41 or 42 stamped strap would work. Does the lot number tell you anything as to the year it was made. It has a lot number of 11408.
Also, does it matter if I get a strap with an aluminum buckle or steel.
Originally posted by KradSPam View PostI've seen that one before I think, did you buy it on the estand? It's got a good look to itLast edited by bluemoon; 04-26-2012, 04:50 PM.Comment
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