the seller says these are British para tan web chin straps, but they look like they could also be post war ISRAELI M1 straps?
could these be Israeli 3 point chin straps off their M1 style helmet ?
the seller says these are British para tan web chin straps, but they look like they could also be post war ISRAELI M1 straps?
could these be Israeli 3 point chin straps off their M1 style helmet ?
Israeli M1 with 3 point para style web chin straps
Yep have to agree not British, the leather cup section is incorrect, also the end tips are 5/8" ball tip type, these are a U.S. pattern fitting, the British late WWII style chin cup , uses 3/4" brass end tips and slide buckle, with a single 5/32" rivet through the centre of each tip to secure it onto the webbing strap. Also the chin cup consists of two layers of leather, a Maroon red chromium tanned outer layer, and a veg tanned Chamois layer on the inside face edge.
Nige.
"Now, I've designed this like a collapsing bag ! "
I want one of the IDF strap if someone has one.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
I don't have one Jerry, there is on one ebay, a bit pricey though.
Israeli defense forces chip strap 3 point with leather chin cup | eBay
Thanks Steve, I have seen some others from a seller in Canada (listed as British, but is the Israeli version), with the P&P it does get very pricey and I could buy a 50's UK example for slightly less from the UK with free P&P, though I might just have to bite the bullet to get one if I want an original Israeli type.
I can ask P&P from the seller you link to, he might be cheaper. I just checked and they do not post to the UK.
Thanks again for responding, it is appreciated.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
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