Ww2 M1 leather chin strap advice

[shaune]

Friends, there must be a thread for this, sorry, but i couldnt see one...i am looking to track down a nice original leather chin strap for this early helmet set, and just wondered if you could advise on the criteria for a period chin strap?

I have found two available, do these look good?

Thank you, as always, Shaun

[Tank Destroyer]

The first one

[Tank Destroyer]

I am on the road I will have to chime in later about the details for the chin straps. Somebody may beat me to it

[Tank Destroyer]

The top strap green buckle looks to be second type which was made in 42-43.

The bottom chinstrap look to be made of brass which would put it in the 1944 range. The leather looks a little thicker and may be a late 43 but I lean towards a 44 date.

I still say the first one.

May I ask the asking price?

Marty

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The top strap green buckle looks to be second type which was made in 42-43.

The bottom chinstrap look to be made of brass which would put it in the 1944 range. The leather looks a little thicker and may be a late 43 but I lean towards a 44 date.

I still say the first one.

May I ask the asking price?

Marty

[shaune]

Thanks marty, that's really interesting, I know nothing about these other than there is green and black metal work!
Big difference in asking price, first one is $110, bottom $60

[Tank Destroyer]

That’s about right on the price, a little high but not by much.

Marty

[greatwhite]

That shell deserves a decent strap.

[shaune]

Thanks chaps... this one has just appeared on ebay, similar price, but better condition. Doesnt look 75 years old to me, bur what do you think?

[Tank Destroyer]

Post war

[shaune]

Thanks very much Marty - can I ask what gives it away? The leather finish?