j?hz 1942 chintrap - repro?

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

Hey Gents,

I have had my doubts about this chinstrap since the moment getting it. I pulled it out for a closer look today and was surprised to find remnants of grey paint on the lesser worn areas of the buckle. I now am leaning more towards authentic. I don't have any reference to the maker in Ken N.'s book.

So, any thoughts or opinions?

Thanks!

Tyler

[Larboard]

Hate to say it, but it doesn't look old. The experts will be along shortly

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

Hate to say it, but it doesn't look old. The experts will be along shortly

My thoughts exactly.

[Walkwolf]

Stamp and buckle are incorrect - looks like
a 'European' repro.........

[Larboard]

Yes, buckle is flat, wide, looks incorrect. Checked my list, jhz does not exist as a maker.

These are pics of a known good chinstrap (deemed genuine here on the site) that I posted here a few months ago, seller's pics but they work. The buckle has a very distinct look to it.

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

Thanks for confirming my suspicions guys. Good thing it was free

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, a repro buckle for sure, that said, as a "filler" to a helmet, I have seen a lot worse! Leon.

[Walkwolf]

Indeed - with the cost of originals exceeding $150,
this is what I'd use.........!