WW2 Japanese Navy Helmet Insignia ??

[tony75]

Hello
what are your thoughts on this Navy Helmet Insignia?
I was thinking repo it looks too new ?
thank you for your help
Tony

[tony75]

sorry about the pics being sideways
I have no idea why

[Gunto]

You are useing phone or tablet, all You need is to edit photo before posting.

[SteveR]

I believe it is a fake.
I have several Naval helmet insignias that came from Saipan acquired from a vet.
None of them are as thin as this piece and do not have the reverse insignia on the back. I think the rivet pins are to thin also.

[Jareth]

Repro for sure

[tony75]

Hello
thanks for the help and info
I really appreciate it
Tony

[gratefulwon]

2nd the Repro opinion on the NLF steel Anchor

[Neil Hever]

Check the Hiki web site to see if this matches their repros. NH