British airborne helmet

[airwarrior]

Hi finally got my ww2 British para helmet did love it at first but unsure now i know the strap is a repro the guy who sold me it said he knew it was and gave me the web one to change over to if i prefered.The liner looks old was a bit suspect at why the date is gone but gave him the benefit of the doubt.Now that i receive it in the post ive turned up the leather band and it looks new ? but the rest old?? very puzzled guys then again should it look as good as new but the rest old ? i know it has seen no light for a long time but thought it would age also.The leather band that holds the liner in is broke in places so is definately old i think.

[Gary J]

Could you post the "attached images" in a larger format please ?

Cheers

Gary J.

[airwarrior]

heres some

[reneblacky]

heres some

nope, too small

René

[airwarrior]

sorry these are better

[reneblacky]

sorry these are better

I can't really see a problem with it other than the chin strap(but I'm no super expert though), there's mine for you to compare with, but it's the earlier model

René

[reneblacky]

one more shot to show modification

[airwarrior]

AAAAARRRGGGGHHHHH YOU SWINE YOU GOT ME WATERING AT THE MOUTH AT THAT ITS A CORKER VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! makes me feel better to see your liner thanks think i will swap chin straps over.

[Gary J]

The chinstraps have suffered and have torn off short, ...
Also, I do not think the outer paint finish is WW2 ...
..The liner and sweatband don't really throw up any problems from what I can see in the photo's.

Regards

Gary J.

[reneblacky]

AAAAARRRGGGGHHHHH YOU SWINE YOU GOT ME WATERING AT THE MOUTH AT THAT ITS A CORKER VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! makes me feel better to see your liner thanks think i will swap chin straps over.

No probs Buddy I try to help where I can

Keep Good Mate

René