Just as a side note, in the pictures where the liner is shown in the helmet, you can see that there is no split pin holding it in, at least at the rear of the shell.
Luis
I don’t see any problems with what you are doing Luis as you aren’t taking liners out of original shells but you are learning a lot about them which is a good thing. I’ve never actually handled a liner and band so you’re one up on me.
Here’s a photo of shrapnel damaged shell and liner band from my collection. A DD M35.
Good, that you see it the same way, Andy.
I mean that's rule no.1 of helmet collecting : Never take the liner out if you can avoid it.
I do indeed kind of like studying them and looking at the differences between the makers and also years and conditions, but it's not like I have had that many yet.
But gives you a better understanding if you've for example restored or assembled a liner.
I mean you can get liner bands for cheap, so maybe you could get one, but then, well at least I always have the urge to look for a matching shell to put it into
That's a cool helmet you have there, really nice relic.
Luis
I agree with you Luis. It's a great way to learn... "hands on". When I was your age, I pulled out many liners just to look at them. Of course that was 1974-75 when helmets were $30. Can't do that these days.
D.
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