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SS Helmet Chinstraps
Hi Everyone,
I am a beginner collector and have two simple questions. Did SS late war helmets(1942 and on) get issued with standard(Army) chinstraps with the usual markings or SchutzStaffel chinstraps with SS/RZM markings? I think I know the answer but have not been able to find much information online. Also, is there a website with a list of known WW2 German chinstrap makers?
Thanks....Alex
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07-18-2018 04:58 PM
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Thank you David! Can you tell me if LOHMANNWERKE A.G. 1943 BIELEFELD is a known manufacturer?
Thanks again...Alex
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Don't know. But there were a few manufacturers of leather in Bielefeld. Can you post a few GOOD pics of your strap ? Maybe we can tell if it is original or not.
D.
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I might just do that if it is ok to post pictures and change the subject on this SS forum which I started.
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I might just do that if it is ok to post pictures and change the subject on this SS forum which I started.
It's fine. Post away.
Take photos of the whole strap, the buckle, the tip, both sides as well as the stitching near the bales.
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It's original. Possibly treated, hence the dark hue to it. Or, maybe the lighting of your camera.
D.
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real steel
It's original. Possibly treated, hence the dark hue to it. Or, maybe the lighting of your camera.
D.
Agree with real steel. That is a known period maker too.
As he said in his other post, Bielefeld had a number of leather firms. I have a Tornister with straps stamped to Bielefeld and probably some other stuff too.
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Hi David,
Thank you for your opinion on this strap. Dang, your good The strap has been conditioned and the darkness is also a product of my camera and poor lighting. I must have moved the photo shoot four times to get what I got. Frustration! Anyway, I figured it was an original and appreciate your thoughts.
Thank you too, TWS for your input. It is good to know this is a period manufacturer. I couldn't find any list of strap makers online. So, very important to me.
Cheers...Alex
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