M33 Italian Helmet

Peka · 06-28-2009, 03:14 PM

Can any one tell me if all WW2 Italian helmets had rivets to hold the chin straps on? I noticed some on E-Bay that are leather and were sewn on.
Thanks, Peka

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-28-2009 03:14 PM

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**DougB** · 07-08-2009, 05:24 AM

The chinstraps should be held on by the d-rings which are an integral part of the linerband apparatus.

Peka · 07-09-2009, 01:55 AM

DougB,
Thank you for your time. What I wanted to know is how the chin straps are connected to the "D" rings. I noticed that most of the collectors helmets had rivets holding the chin strap to the "D" rings. The ones I have seen on e-bay appeared to have been sewn on. Do you know witch is correct?
Thanks, Jerry

**DougB** · 07-09-2009, 06:08 AM

Jerry sorry my mistake, yes it should be a small hollow core rivet about 3cm in diameter.

Peka · 07-09-2009, 09:47 PM

DougB,
Thanks again for your help.
Jerry

**DougB** · 07-11-2009, 04:04 PM

Youre welcome Jerry.

**Zeller** · 07-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Not necessarily. All the M33 helmets pre 1945 I have in my collection have 2 rivets to hold the chinstrap.

Peka · 07-11-2009, 08:07 PM

Matt R.
Thank you for the pictures. I guess the ones I saw on e-bay were post WW2.
Thank you and DougB for taking time to explain what I wanted to know.
Thanks, Jerry

**Zeller** · 07-11-2009, 10:06 PM

Hi Jerry, most of the post ww2 helmets have a canvas chinstrap. Many ww2 helmets were reutilised post as well, so they keep the original linings.
You should post the pics to know if it was period or post.