M42 #21 The liner is an original

The liner is an original WW2 high-pressure type manufactured by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) with the logo and the mould number 23 in the crown

The vent-hole shape and the lot number of 1234 would indicate a late 1941 made ET shell (Eisenhuttenwerke

they are somewhat distorted by rust pitting but read 1/1941 BMB N13 (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd – Dagenham)

It appears to me made with pressed cardboard with a camouflage cloth covering

One end is riveted and the other is looped to an adjustment buckle

M42 #21 The liner is an originalM42 #21 Shell: The shell is an original WWII 1942 Model in size 66. This shell was already restored including liner, chin strap and decal. It is nicely painted in blue grey with a textured outer. Visible factory stamps are NS66 with a lot number of D__0 (two digits not visible). Liner: The liner is a nice replacement M1931 helmet liner, size 66 59 with a zinc outer band. The pigskin leather is ink marked as size 59 (59cm head size) with a correct draw