Just like in previous examples, the liner is attached to the helmet via the use of an aluminum band that is riveted to the dome.

Heavy duty foam padding is applied in sections between the aluminum ring and the leather liner. This feature provides a degree of isolation between the metal shell and the head of the soldier.

The helmet is marked in multiple areas. One of them is the crown of the leather liner. Black or blue ink stamps are applied there.

1. The first chin straps were made of gray leather with a chamois backing. This softened the touch to the face. Complete with a two position quick release buckle.

2. Another variation was made of gray leahter with a wider footprint but thinner cut. The backing was made of erzats chamois and came with standard buckles.

3. The late war variation consisted of a heavier, thicker leather than the two previous types. The side straps were no longer sewn together but riveted instead.

4. Paratrooper helmets were retired from service after so much use. These helmets saw a new life when they were reissued to infantrymen, creating the next variation of chin strap. the "retired" type consisted of a standard army chin strap which was secured to a newly placed "D" ring on the helmet body. All padding fron the liner was removed. This was a lighter helmet than the standard paratrooper type.

The chin strap was made of leather. It consisted of multiple straps sewn with heavy duty cotton to form a harness. Buckles were provided so the soldier could adjust the fit.

Both, the liner and the chin strap are secured to the main body of the helmet by a nut and bolt.

Instead of the regular type rivets a bolt and nut system was employed. A total of twelve 1 inch round holes were cut into the leather liner to provide ventilation and access to the nut part of the assembly. a heavy duty washer served as backing for the nut.