is this authentic?

**MMarty** · 06-30-2018, 01:21 AM

Hi all, I picked up this helmet and I believe it to be original WW2 but I’m not completely sure about the star as I see mostly helmets with the outline of a star and not solid like this one or no star at all. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Thanks in advance!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-30-2018 01:21 AM

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**Tank Destroyer** · 06-30-2018, 02:40 AM

I do not know but I am sure someone will be along shortly to give you an answer.
Marty

**AZPhil** · 06-30-2018, 03:02 AM

Is there a chance for a liner pic?

Semper Fi
Phil

**MMarty** · 06-30-2018, 03:12 AM

I don’t have pics of the liner on my computer yet but I can in a few days, tank destroyer your opinion would be appreciated

**MAP** · 06-30-2018, 03:22 AM

by MMarty

I don’t have pics of the liner on my computer yet but I can in a few days, tank destroyer your opinion would be appreciated

I think that was a typo by Marty (i.e. TankDestroyer) I'm sure he meant to say "I don't know but am sure...."

**Tank Destroyer** · 06-30-2018, 03:57 AM

I corrected my post, I am sorry for the confusion on my part.

Marty

**real steel** · 06-30-2018, 01:14 PM

Shade of green paint does not look right. Chinstrap looks non-standard. Really need to see pics of the liner & shell stamps.

**B618aa** · 06-30-2018, 07:03 PM

czeck? I thought they were selling these at one point with solid red stars painted and with sticker.

**MMarty** · 07-01-2018, 03:00 AM

**pupapup** · 07-01-2018, 03:47 AM

Mmarty, what you have there is an original ssh39 shell that was refurbished with ssh40 liner pads post-war and used only for training purposes due to the lack of forehead protection with that liner pad configuration. These aren’t too rare but I think they’re cool. Chinstrap is no good, you may be able to find a nice post-war (but pre-‘53) that could be used to replace it. Star is post-war. Kevin