I have been told that because these are blue that they are dummy, or practise rounds. Since there is no way you can arm them, I feel that info is correct. But what are they? US? Russian? I had to scan each item twice because they are too long for my scanner.
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Recently, on and off forum, I have participated in discussions regarding various details of Ssh-40 helmets. Most often these revolve around the common question of Is this a wartime helmet. As result I am putting together an article that I will most likely post to this forum in the future. I wanted to get a few other opinions on one particular detail before moving forward with that.
What I would like to discuss is the use of chinstraps on Ssh-40 that have the metal tip or termination on the end. For the purpose of this discussion, I would like to limit the scope and focus only on the archetypal example and not what might be seen on the broader population of helmets. I define the archetype as the Lysma (LMZ) made helmet.
Based on date stamp versus liner configurations is would appear that Lysma made its major transition for Ssh-39 to Ssh-40 some time in the later part of 1941 to early part of 1942. I base this opinion on helmets of Ssh-40 configuration (3 pads, six rivets) that still contain the Ssh-39 type, full LMZ, 41 dated stamps that exist
.Which are followed by helmets with the revised type stamp that contains just the Cyrillic L for the maker. 42 is the earliest date I have seen demonstrated for that stamp.
My present wisdom would be that the metal tip on the chinstrap was dropped at this transition and that the archetypal wartime Ssh-40 does not have this feature. That said, I have recently seen a couple of examples of 42 dated, Lysma Ssh-40 that have the metal tipped chinstrap. It is not the wider type so universally seen on mass produced, postwar Ssh-40, but narrower, 20mm Ssh-39 type.
My question for the forum is... What is your opinion of this feature as related to wartime Ssh-40? Might helmets made during this 41/42 transitional period still retain the Ssh-39 type, metal tipped chinstrap, only to have it deleted later in production?
Enjoy this Beretta Model 418... Cal. 6.35mm (.25 Auto) and holster.. Proof dated in square box 1938, Beretta slide legend date 1937, Roman Numeral dated 1938, With holster and period ammo... These pistols were purchased by Italian officers...BILL
Hi there,
Iv been noticing I cant edit any of my old posts? Why is this? It seems like any of my posts over 5 hours old or so, will only give me the option to quote.
Any one else have this problem?
Hi Guys
Have this Post Card--Part of a Photo Album) Could some one help out with a Little Translation? I understand its From Karl possibly to his wife to be?
I've been Brave and unstuck a Few photos that i will share with you---Hoping for some help with Translating these, if you could be so kind.
Hi guys, can anybody tell me if this is a ww2 raf flying hat or not im not sure which country its from, cheers dave
If anyone here is planning on visiting Normandy sometime soon and would be willing to take some close up pictures of my great uncles grave marker, I would appreciate it very much. He is buried at the Normandy American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. His grave location is Plot B, Row 13, Grave 13. His name is 1LT Jay V. Thomson and died on 14 July 1944.
I am seeking the following holsters and paying top dollar for vg-vg+ examples
-Astra 400
-Astra 600
-Astra 300
-P.08 1941 date
-P.38 1940 date
-P.38 1945 date
-Mauser 1934
-Sauer 38 H police,Otto Sindel
-Browning Hi Power 1943 or 1944
-Walther PP
Thanks, Von
im not a badge collector but i belive this to be a repro..just need an expert opinion to confirm my thoughts...tom
im not a badge collector but i belive this to be a repro..just need an expert opinion to confirm my thoughts...tom
