Perhaps not the most desirable helmet to own but to a world helmet collector very much so ,I'm still not 100% certain of it's designation and make no claims to the contrary but feel this is first generation vz53 modified which was first introduced in 1980 i could be way off the mark but seeing as there is so little information out there i can only assume .
This would be I'm guessing the 2nd pattern chinstrap as opposed to the standard two piece but incorporating an additional and i must say very vague three point arrangement ,i say vague because literally there is no rear attachment as such ,that is unless a sky hook was used In my naivety I've always presumed the 53/80 model had webbing chinstraps of which i have an example but can confirm this has a four point arrangement with a direct termination to the liner band so I'm asking for help and some clarity on what i have here .The additional strap allthough of the highest quality has an archilles heel in what seems to be a cheap and cheerfull thermo plastic Rivit termination that i would never of expected to see.the liner is dated 1984 and my nylon webbing version is dated 1986 so again this throws up so many questions but i will save that for later depending on the interest
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