Riddell Helmet Date Code

[ekin27]

I have searched all morning on the database and clearly I am not smart enough to find the original thread about Riddell Date Codes
I have a M155 Model with this code stamped in the right jaw pad area.
The code is 92098763
Any help translating this info would be appreciated.
Jack

[aeneas01]

you can find the date your helmet was manufactured by looking for it under the crown (donut) padding - you will probably need a magnifying glass and will need to carefully move the padding out of the way as follows:


it is located under the round, crown padding towards the front of the helmet (area circled in red)...




here's another look at the area with the padding removed - you can easily remove the forehead padding (wildcat bumper) but don't try to remove the donut padding, just bend it out of the way!



here's a closeup of what the date stamp looks like - it's a circle divided in two halves. the year will be stamped on one half and the month on the other...

[ekin27]

Aeneas

Thanks for the info.
Any idea what the code in the Jaw Pad area means?

Jack

[aeneas01]

Aeneas

Thanks for the info.
Any idea what the code in the Jaw Pad area means?

Jack

imo it's most likely a reconditioner's code, paint code or inventory code. did you have a chance to look for the manufacturer's date stamp? if so, what is it? also, is your helmet shell painted?