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Olive Drab 319 Spray Paint
After years of demands, we are finally venturing into paint. This is a custom mix we had made for us by BLP Mobile. It is a dead on match for an unissued M42 Firestone liner. This is the correct, lighter shade of olive drab used on US WWII liners and helmets. Yes, it is correct for all models of US helmets, including paratrooper helmets. Later War helmets ('44-'45) were painted in a slightly darker shade, but this is accurate for the entire War. Shade #319 is the one specified in 1942 dated US QM helmet and liner specs. The paint is oil based enamel.
Can (12 oz./ 340 g) $10.00
Case of 12 cans $75.00

Important! We can only ship paint via UPS Ground as it is classified as a "hazardous material". We cannot ship this to any address outside of the lower 48 states. In other words, no Next Day or Second Day Air, no international orders and nothing to Alaska or Hawaii.
Thank OBL and the peace loving people of Islam.

Directions: They are on the can.

FAQ:
Q: Can I paint my Belgian/ German/ Japanese/ Klingon/ helmet, canteen, '71 Gremlin, action dollie, little sister, doghouse, nipples, goldfish, birthday cake etc, etc, with this paint?
A: If you can catch it and hold it down long enough to spray...yes.
Q: You are an arrogant, egotistical megalomaniac who hates reenactors. No one is stupid enough to ask questions like this.
A: Wrong.

US M-1(Infantry) Helmet Chinstraps
Reproduction WWII chinstraps for US steel helmets. These will fit all steel pot types (Fixed and swivel-bale, WWII and postwar models). We use our early war blackened brass hardware and our exact reproduction webbing, set the webbing tip and bar-tack the hook. To install you can use a home machine on a very tight zig-zag setting, or hand sew them. (We do not offer installation on your shell. )
$15.00 In Stock
Quantity Discounts:
10-19 @ $12.00 ea.
20+ @ $10.00 ea.

Looking for just the webbing? See the Materials & Hardware page.

US Paratrooper Helmet Chinstraps
Reproduction of the chin straps used on M-1C and M-2 Helmets. Reproduction early-war blackened brass chinstrap hardware, new khaki webbing and new blacked snaps made by Scovil (an original US WW II manufacturer). We have set the snaps, web tip and bar-tacked the chinstraps. To install, we recommend a machine set on a tight, narrow zig-zag or hand sewing. (We do not offer installation.)
$20.00 In Stock
Quantity Discounts:
10-19 @ $15.00 ea.
20+ @ $12.00 ea.

Looking for just the webbing? See the Materials & Hardware page.

U.S. Helmet Liner Sweatband
New sweatband for US WWII steel helmets. These reproductions are identical to original wartime issue. We had the 100% cotton HBT webbing and hardware custom made to our specs, (copied from unissued WWII samples) and we die cut the leather strips and assemble them here in our shop. Hardware is olive drab. Black hardware appeared later in WWII.
These are indistinguishable from unissued originals. We are no longer marking these in any way. The new generation is good enough to use in mint condition original helmets as it is doubtful anyone will know the difference.
Made in USA.
$20.00
Quantity Discounts:
None

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What's a nape strap??? This gizmo...

Nape Strap
Replacement nape straps for US WWII and Korean War era liners. (Belgian liners often have another type of snap and are not compatible.) Made from khaki HBT webbing and Scovil™ blackened brass fasteners. Unmarked.
Each $4.00
Quantity Discounts:
10+ @ $3.00 ea.

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Adjustable Nape Strap
Toward the end of the War, an adjustable nape strap was issued to replace the previous model. Same as our standard nape straps, with the addition of a slide buckle.
Each $6.00
Quantity Discounts:
None

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Liner Chinstrap, Leather
Exact copies of WWII liner chinstraps. The hardware is not Belgian or Dutch surplus; it is new reproduction made by Anchor, one of the original W.W. II manufacturers. We had it plated in olive drab as was the hardware on early W.W. II helmets. (Black hardware appeared late in the War.) Assembled with Scovil brand fasteners (the cap may say "Scovil" or "DOT" both are Scovil manufacture, so don't stroke out.) .
$10.00

"Fit" Note: These require a stud on the inside of the helmet liner to attach the triangular loop to. If you are trying to use a Vietnam or later issue US helmet liner, the only way to make these work is to rivet them in. There is no provision in these liners for a chinstrap as they did not use them.
Quantity Discounts:
25-99 @ $7.00 ea.
100+ @ $5.00 ea.

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US Paratrooper Helmet Leather Chin Cups
Reproduction brown leather chin cups for M-1C and M-2 helmets. These are exact copies. We had the cutting die made from an unissued original. We cut and form these here in our shop. These are the type without the chamois lining.
$15.00
Sorry, we offer no discounts no matter what the quantity.

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US Para Liner "A" Yokes
5/8" Type IIA khaki web harnesses that the chincup attaches to, with blackened-brass buckles. These are long enough for either type of installation.
$10.00 a pair
Quantity Discounts:
20+ @ $7.00 pr.

Looking for just the webbing? See the Materials & Hardware page.

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US Para Liner Chincup Set
Leather chin cup with 1 pair of khaki "A"-yokes for US paratrooper liner.
$25.00
Sorry, we cannot provide the rivets; they require a special tool to install (about $100) and we are not a fastener supply distributor!

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US M-1 Helmet Kit
$35.00
Includes:

• M-1 replacement chinstraps
• Sweatband, complete
• Leather liner chinstrap 

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US Paratrooper Helmet Kit
$50.00
Includes:

• Para replacement chinstrap
• Sweatband, complete
• Leather liner chinstrap
• Liner A-yokes (for chincup)
• Leather chincup

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U.S. Liner Repair Kit $25.00
Includes:

• Liner webbing with suspension
• Nape strap with suspension strap
• 9-A washers
• 9- rivets
• Adjustment string

Note: We DO NOT offer installation instructions or setting tools.
A hand setting die can be purchased at a craft shop, leather supplier, or hardware store.