I requested some images of the split pins and received these.
To my eyes, they look nice and straight.
In regards to the overpaint, I have been told it looks to be a factory refurbishment. The paint looks to be sprayed on as there are no brush strokes.
My knowledge on the refurbishment process is quite limited. Is it unusual that a factory refurb would only spray the outer shell? And straight over the decal?
Or could it possibly be sprayed in the field? Were spray guns used in the field? I've only ever come across field reissued helmets with heavy brushed on overpaint.
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