?Old US camo helmet 60's 70's ???

[matthewtanner]

Old US camo helmet 60's 70's . Hi all after some opinions if this is good or not ?????? the person selling it says it is original and special forces or ranger ? I wouldn't have the slightest but think it looks very cool . what is something like this worth ? if it is original? Thanks guys

[Spitace41]

It is trying to be an ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) helmet. I cannot speak for its authenticity, although I imagine these would be quite desirable helmets and readily faked. Cheers.

[Spitace41]

Just seen a guy selling one that claims to be original and he wants $1500 for it. Just having a look, it seems to me that, much like German camo helmets, it is hard to tell if if is a legit piece or if someone has taken it outside with a can or spray paint.

[matthewtanner]

I thought it may be to good to be true . what puts me off is the eyes seem to big in comparison to pictures I'v seen of originals . most of the old pictures are taken at hard to see angles etc and some of them seem to have larger eyes . does anyone know much about these helmets is there a good thread ???

[Spitace41]

There seems to be quite a lot of threads on other forums if you do a google search, but they appear to have much the same question as yourself. It looks to me like many of these helmets were painted differently, further hindering authenticity. Personally I would not drop good money on it unless I got if from a Vet who had brought it back.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Far easier to fake than TR camo lids, i wouldn't touch it!......

[matthewtanner]

cheers guys ... I wont go there . you's probably saved me spending money I don't have to spend on a whim ..... Thanks guys

[Gunny Hartmann]

This one looks like it was sprayed with aerosols a few months ago!..

[cricketchris1944]

This one is a fake for sure.
This type of helmets are 95% fake.
Only seen a few original ones ,Viet-Nam items are getting very collectibles in the pass few years.
More and more site selling items.
chris

[matthewtanner]

On the other forums people seem to be unable to tell so I'm guessing these type of helmets are not worth even contemplating without having some type of provenance ? just too easy to fake then .