WWII Sargeant's Helmet

[thefight]

Hey guys,

I figured I would post this helmet up over here since a few of you like these M1's. It looks a little used and abused from the pictures, but I'll see how much once I get it in hand. What do you think of the insignia, original? The seller also mentioned some provenance he would provide. Here is a link to the listing: WWII ~ M1 HELMET & LINER ~ FIXED BALE ~ EARLY SGT MK'd | eBay

Thanks,

Alec

[NickD]

i wold not buy anything off this seller as he is a known faker

[thefight]

Hey Nick,

Thanks for the heads up. I already bought it, but I will take some better pictures of the insignia once it arrives. The seller has a 7 day return policy as well.

Alec

[NickD]

have a look at the links below

fake 1st division sold for $551.55 - U.S. Militaria Forum

is this camo D BALE original or fake? - U.S. Militaria Forum

[thefight]

Thanks Nick,

I have contacted the seller, asking him to keep his crap and save us the hassle of return shipping.

Alec

[NickD]

good job mate spend ya hard earned cash on something better

[ObKrieger]

The liner chinstrap would not have, but the shell would have fooled me. I hope you get your money back!

It's a shame that people are faking these helmets too.

[Walkwolf]

A very sly character that 'j.r.'..........

[thefight]

Well he has refunded my money, but he is insisting on sending me the helmet anyways. He is either being truthful or he has a lot of confidence in his work. He also wants me to give him a call, which I will do tomorrow.

Obkrieger, he mentioned on the listing that he had gotten the chinstrap from a gun show.



Alec

[NickD]

he's probably hoping if you have the lid you'll feel obliged to pay for it & of course he wants to speak to you im sure he's got one hell of a story to tell about it !!!

just tread carefully !