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WW2 m1c helmet front seam swivel bail.

Article about: hey guys, stumbled upon this guy selling a original m1c front seam helmet and i got a bit suspicious when i saw that the A strap buckles are painted olive drab. was this a common practice in

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    Default WW2 m1c helmet front seam swivel bail.

    hey guys, stumbled upon this guy selling a original m1c front seam helmet and i got a bit suspicious when i saw that the A strap buckles are painted olive drab. was this a common practice in ww2, and also i can't make out if the A straps are olive drab or khaki, anyone know? thanks a bunch. Here's a link to the auction.

    US MILITARY GENUINE ISSUE WW2 PARATROOPER M1 HELMET SWIVEL BAIL FRONT SEAM | eBay

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    this type of of "A" strap came ii to use from September 1943 but i would not touch that lid with a 10 foot barge poll as the shell chin straps are repro & the liner sweatband & nape strap are post war which to me puts a big question mark over the whole set up !!!

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    thought so, oh well i better cancel my bid then

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    how about this one? it seems to be accurate, can you spot any fakes on this helmet? eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

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    that looks like a good complete early set up with a nice early INLAND liner

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    yea hehe

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    i am allowed to retract bids in my case?

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    as nick said last one spot on a great 1942 set-up forget the first one as said above,even had repaint,all the best if you bid,regards dave.

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