any ideas on this tinlid?

**bananamafia** · 09-15-2014, 05:12 PM

could anyone point me in the right direction with this one?
sorry for the poor quality pics.

**wizardman** · 09-15-2014, 05:18 PM

italian

**Neil Hever** · 09-15-2014, 05:22 PM

Looks like a Model 33. NH

**bananamafia** · 09-15-2014, 05:30 PM

i first thought italian, but the vent holes look odd? and dont look far forward enough?

**bananamafia** · 09-15-2014, 05:36 PM

this only has 2 vents as well, does a m33 have a third to the rear?

**wizardman** · 09-15-2014, 05:36 PM

Looks close enough to me

Are there any markings on it?

**MAP** · 09-15-2014, 05:43 PM

Not an Italian M-33. From the pictures provided, this one has a brim in the front where the M33 does not. Also the liner is completely different, even for post war rebuilds.

As for what it is........no clue.

Regards,

Michael

**SRB** · 09-15-2014, 05:46 PM

100% not italian.

try search here - .: World War Helmets - Plan du site :.

**Greg Pickersgill** · 09-15-2014, 05:46 PM

This is definately - no question - a Portuguese M40, in its original state with leather liner and chinstrap. Not quite the earliest version, which had a separate vent grommet, but otherwise as original as you get. These wwere later refurbished/remanunufatured as the M40-63, with a Riddel-type fabric strap liner and chinstrap. Look here for more pics and info - PORTUGUÉS 1940 . Good helmet.