M16 Real or fake?

**questforcutout** · 02-27-2018, 12:31 AM

Hi,

I'm new to helmet collecting and also to this forum, i've been reading around for some time and this seems to be quite an active community.
I recently purchased an M16 helmet, only i'm doubt of its authenticity. Especially due to the paint job and the slightly bigger 'ET64' stamp compared to other M16 helmets.
Your thoughts on this? Is it real?

Thanks!

Questforcutout

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-27-2018 12:31 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**notton** · 02-27-2018, 01:21 AM

Hi,
The shell is a nice original WW1 but the liner is a reproduction . It is not impossible to find an original liner for sale on dealer site .
Notton

**questforcutout** · 02-27-2018, 01:22 AM

I will look into that, thanks for your reply!

**HoundsTooth** · 02-27-2018, 08:49 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum! You are correct that there are many enthusiastic helmets collectors with years of knowledge.
WW1 helmets i'm not sure on, but there are definitely people who will know.

Nick

**Schwerpunkt** · 02-27-2018, 08:55 PM

The exterior has been cleaned to such extent that it is not really collectable , also the repro liner is a big turn off.
I would give this helmet a pass.