M42 #19 Big Size Chinstrap: The blue-grey leather chinstrap

Chinstrap: The blue-grey leather chinstrap is a fine replica imported from Italy

faux leather lining and a cross shaped rubber bumper

The heat stamp is 927M (never seen an M before)

has a plastic frame with a vinyl type liner

The liner is a replacement M18 (1918) type with a steel outer band

M42 #19 Big Size Chinstrap: The blue-grey leather chinstrapM42 #19 Shell: The shell is an original WWII 1942 Model in size 68. This shell was already restored including liner, chin strap and decal. It is nicely painted in grey green with a textured outer. Visible factory stamps are ET68 with a lot number of 2202. A later pattern acceptance stamp has been applied in the dome. Liner: The liner is a nice replacement M1931 helmet liner, size 68 61 with a galvanized steel outer band. The pigskin leather is ink