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rand · 5th March 2016, 10:13 PM

If you look at the holes in the helmet under a high quality low power microscope(would recommend 10x) and determine if holds are made by punching or drilling. Punching indicates older, drilling indicates newer.

rand

5th March 2016, 10:13 PM	#22
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Holes in helmet If you look at the holes in the helmet under a high quality low power microscope(would recommend 10x) and determine if holds are made by punching or drilling. Punching indicates older, drilling indicates newer. rand