What do you guys think about this Japanese helmet? Type 90 naval landing force helmet.

[BBMATT]

[relicz]

By the look of it - Repro badge, repainted, questionable liner, can't tell about the shell and strap.

[Tank Destroyer]

Modern reproduction.

[BBMATT]

Well I know the helmet has been in a local militaria shop since 1985 that I go to all the time. It was part of the shop owners collection. How do you know its a Repro badge? Yes it does have layers of paint done by brush.

[relicz]

How do you know its a Repro badge?

Study a known real one and it will quickly become apparent.

[Jareth]

I agree with above comments

[BBMATT]

All joking aside I did not know they have been faking them since the 80s. Crap that *****.

[BBMATT]

I will try to get my money back. Thanks for the info guys.

[GIZMO8Z]

They were faking items even while the war was still raging!

[davejb]

Hi Joe, show your original again, re paint ,liner patina etc, nothing like a good one with good pictures
Cheers Dave