Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
Article about: Hello All! I recently purchased this helmet at the Reading WW2 weekend in Reading, PA. I bought it for \\$130 at the military flea market. To be honest, I am very worried about whether or not
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
this a civil defense helmet,,,combat helmets have a six fingered leather liner not a head sock like this one,and the shape of the combat helmet is different too...more pointed as you go towards the top
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
So it is authentic?
I am not able to find any markings inside the helmet. Also, the rivets are secure, but seem very loose.
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
yes it is authentic too...
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
Sorry to bug you! Would you say the $130 I paid for it was a fair price?
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
i think you paid a fair price for it,,,
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Re: Japanese Civil Defense Helmet. Real or Fake?
I explained to the vendor that I am a high school history teacher and I was looking for a Japanese helmet to round off my collection and share with my students. He cut the price down from $150. Overall I'm very pleased with myself!
Thank you so much for your help!
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