Nice M16 Si66 Helmet

[ww1czechlegion]

Hello,

Here's a nice M16 Si66 helmet I acquired recently from a family. Believe it or not, it's my first keeper, non-camo helmet for my collection.

It came as shown, complete with everything except for the little white tie string for the liner which is missing, unfortunately. The 3-cushions behind the leather pads were even intact.

Best Regards,

Alan

[Chopperman]

Nice addition to your collection, Alan.

[aicusv]

Nice piece

[MAP]

love the draw lines on these early M16 helmets!

Congrats!

[ww1czechlegion]

Thanks for your time & nice comments gentlemen, I appreciate it!

Best Regards,

Alan

[Pauls1970]

Lovely find !
Regards Paul

[AZPhil]

That is a beauty. Looks like the chin strap is brass. I noticed that there is brass a steel versions. My M17 is missing a chinstrap and I'm looking for one.Does it matter what I would use?


I'm just asking Alan, because I consider you an expert on Haubes and Helms of this timeframe.

I can see someone taking there Haube one off and using it on the M16.

Semper Fi
Phil

[real steel]

This is a nice one for sure. Strap is a major bonus !!

[ww1czechlegion]

Thank you gentlemen, for your very nice comments, I appreciate it!

By member AZPhil
Looks like the chin strap is brass. I noticed that there is brass a steel versions. My M17 is missing a chinstrap and I'm looking for one.Does it matter what I would use?

Hi Phil,

Yes, this one has the brass fittings on the chinstrap.

Either type would be considered appropriate for your helmet. I see them both ways. Sometimes they have a chinstrap that is riveted on both ends near the adjustment buckles, instead of having stitched ends to the strap like one would normally see on enlisted pickelhaubes.

A brass fitted chinstrap will cost you less than a steel fitted strap in most cases, because the brass ones are far more plentiful.

Best Regards,

Alan

[AZPhil]

Thank you Sir,
Your input is greatly appreciated and respected!

Semper fi
Phoil