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Pub Talk - “Context” A helmet is not just the physical object but also the circumstances around how and where it was found as well as It’s cultural significance. The context being where the helmet was found, how it was found, who found it, the condition it was found in or just the event the helmet was associated with. Where did you find your favorite helmet, a garage sale, antique store, auction, estate sale, an attic, a barn in Normandy where it was left by Easy Co. of the 506th?  

Pub Talk Leather Liner Chin Strap VIII  - "Intended Use" -- Was the liner leather chin strap actually used as a chin strap?

Leather Liner Chin Strap V - “garter clip and studs” The advent of garter clip and stud hardware made it possible for the chin strap assembly to become removable.

Leather Liner Chin Strap IV - “Wedge buckle” The wedge buckle with cam lever flip underwent minor changes from it's initial debut in 1942 until its final design in 1945.

Leather Liner Chin Strap III - “Separate Insert?” Although the chin strap had become a removable insert, it was still considered as part of the liner.