M18 Stalhelm

[RON]

Gents, does this one seem genuine to you? I'm not very familiar with M18 chinstraps but I thought these came with buckles same or close to their Austrian countertypes instead of 'hooks' as shown here...
http://cgi.ebay.com/german-M-18-HELMET-LINNER-CHINSTRAP-BUY-NOW-WW1-/160628707565?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25663790ed

 

[edwin]

I am no expert, but I think the liner looks a bit too new for a helmet that is well over 90 years. But perhaps I am wrong and in that case its truly a nice find.

Regards,

Edwin

 

[ebeeby]

I am no expert, but I think the liner looks a bit too new for a helmet that is well over 90 years. But perhaps I am wrong and in that case its truly a nice find.

Regards,

Edwin

Ditto - condition of the liner/strap does not match the helmet. Look at the *edges* of the liner tongues too.