Fake humpback chinstrap?

[real steel]

Yes. I just looked, Frank shows the same style buckle on his site. Makes one wonder why the fakers did that. No period buckle is shaped that way
D.

[MAP]

You can also see a raised lip around the edges. Not sure if that is a "bad" sign as well. Not a characteristic of any buckle in my collection (if I remember correctly.)

[TWS]

Thanks Gent. Was focusing on the buckle. Yes, the leather is obvious.

This is what I think is the area in question

Attachment 1270561

That's exactly it.

[Schwerpunkt]

Yes. I just looked, Frank shows the same style buckle on his site. Makes one wonder why the fakers did that. No period buckle is shaped that way
D.

I think they were just made for re-enactors. But also remember that these straps existed already in the nineties before there were many sources on chinstraps.

[alikat]

Well spotted Schwerpunkt, but does the helmet measure up to the NS description? Or is it all faked??

[alikat]

Bump

[MAP]

On my cell phone. Hard to see. Definitely can't comment on the decal but I am not liking the white camo and the liner does not look original. I see no wear, especially where it rolls over the band.

Might change my mind on a bigger screen

[alikat]

Thanks. Looking forward to your opinion.

[Gunny Hartmann]

I would expect to see some slight wear to the liner but this one looks like it's never been on anyone's head.

[Schwerpunkt]

seeing the complete liner I also dislike it , the rear stitch is completely wrong.
Decal is correct for an NS.

The winter camo , not too fond of it.