Is this strap a fake

[Tyleriboy]

Hi,
Recently posted a thread about the authenticity of my M40 helmet and have received some really helpful comments.One thing that arose was the originality of the chinstrap and it was suggested that I post more detailed photographs ,so here they are.I understand chinstraps with the RBNr0/0390/0204 are reproduced but is this a copy?Any guidance would be gratefully received.
Thanks
David
South Wales

[Tyleriboy]

Sorry M42 not M 40 helmet if that makes a difference
David

[HoundsTooth]

The member who commented on the chin strap is very knowledgeable in this area.
Check out his site:
https://germanhelmetvault.com/chinstraps/
https://germanhelmetvault.com/fake-chinstraps/

I'd be interested to see what he makes of these close-ups.
Nick

[Tyleriboy]

Nick
Thanks for the info.I looked at the sites you referenced but I just don't have an experienced enough
Eye to judge if mine is a fake or not.Hopefully a chinstrap expert can help me out.
Cheers
David
South Wales

[HoundsTooth]

I know what you mean - it's very difficult to determine.
Also worth checking: German WW2 Helmets - www.german-ww2-helmet.com

Does it smell of leather at all? If really 75 yrs old it should not do.

nick

[Tyleriboy]

Hi Nick
It does not have a leather smell,but if anything it smells a bit musty.
David

[Rescue190]

I would buy it if priced as a fairly worn chin strap. The details look good to me but I lack experience. It does not look like an obvious fake to me.
John

[Schwerpunkt]

The sharp number imprint and the thin buckle are always red flags.
For me this chinstrap is a reproduction. I went through my library and other online references I trust and did not find an original strap with this stamp but a lot for sale on dubious websites.

[Tyleriboy]

Thanks very much