any chance

[kevin1947]

my track record is not good on these

[HARRY THE MOLE]

I would say its only chance is no chance. Steer clear of it. Artificial ageing is my opinion.

[kradman]

I think also fake, if it was a original Army para helmet it would be very rare i think Doug has a original one

[M38]

Nothing on this one is WWII vintage. By the way, only a half dozen original DD Heer M38's known to exist today.

Cheers,
Terry

[avenger]

Are those screws on the helmet? I'm no expert, but I've yet to see that on any helmet I've looked at posted here or elsewhere. I'd like to think that's a big giveaway on any WWII German helmet...

[douglas2496]

I'm no expert either, but I thought original para helmets did have screws for attaching the liner, am I missing something?

[avenger]

When I say I'm no expert, it's a very true admission. Looking at photos, you're right, some look like screws. Others like screws with a hole in the middle, and others like the rivets I'm used to on the other helmet types. Well, I guess that's not a dead giveaway on this helmet type.

[DougB]

"any chance"

No.

As Terry said, there are 6 known to exist. Here is my example I am extremely fortunate to own, Terry also is the proud owner of one.


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[Jerry B]

"any chance"

No.

As Terry said, there are 6 known to exist. Here is my example I am extremely fortunate to own, Terry also is the proud owner of one.


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We really do need a drool drool slobber slobber emocticon.

[Jerry B]

Whilst I remember, the thread starter is aged modern fake.