would you ever buy a repro WWII German helmet? who makes the best repro on the market?

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hey battle gear,
A couple of months ago I had a semi-relic lid its a really nice one with a fake decal and a Lithuanian liner which looks pretty close to the originals I bought at a yard sale and posted it here on the forum. If you want it? its yours my friend. give me your address!!. look at the discussions back a few months to retrieve the pic's its a Quist 64 German wartime, I don't need the money.

More proof that the WRF has the classiest members of them all

Very generous of you Major Tom.

"The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving."

— Albert Einstein

Cheers,
Tony

[battle gear]

I think its a nice piece, I also thought I hit the jackpot when I bought it. But sometimes it just about the nostalgia of owning the real McCoy no matter what its worth. Im saving bills for a real nice one anyway. Hopefully Battle gear wants it.?

Hi Major Tom,

I'll take it, PM sent

[Major Tom]

If he doesn't, you can send it up this way...........

He wants it!! so she's boxed up and ready to go Friday.

[battle gear]

here's the helmet I received! it looks great on display! thanks to Major Tom

[ObKrieger]

Are you positive that's a fake decal?

[Major Tom]

Are you positive that's a fake decal?

I was told by DOUGB and everybody else it was a fake decal with a lithuanian liner??? If it isn't he just received a very fine gift.

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here's the helmet I received! it looks great on display! thanks to Major Tom

Your very welcome friend. Enjoy.

[don_kihotis7]

Major Tom that was a kind gesture. Thumps up from me

[Legowy]

Re-enacting. Yes. Airsoft. Yes. Collection. No. Play. Yes.

[cammobunker]

Bit of thread necromancy...Added in to the high cost of an original is the not inconsiderable possibility of getting a fake. Unless you know-and I mean really know, and study, and handle a number of certified genuine originals- the chances of you getting a partial fake or "enhanced" original are disgustingly high. Rule of thumb is, the less "special" it is- camo painted, wired up, carrying dual decals, SS, etc-the better your chances of not getting burned.
Besides, as an example to "placehold" in a collection it's fine. They are pretty inexpensive, actually, especially when compared to an original SS or Normandy camo original.
If all else fails, they are dandy to mount horns on...

[werwolf12]

Yes, I would, and have bought replica German helmets. International Military Antiques sells a very detailed replica helmet, which includes factory stamps and dome stamp. I do own three authentic helmets, and I paid $6,ooo.oo for an SSET helmet, and $1200.00 for an Austrian transitional SD helmet. Not everyone can afford these helmets. There is nothing wrong with paying $89.95 for a decent repo. People are free to choose. I don't mind buying a reproduction if I KNOW it is a reproduction.