M40 helmet - real or fake?

[hitmanius]

Hi all.

I got offer to buy this exemplar of M40?

Can I get some informations about authenticity?

Thank you.

[GlennAgain]

I like what I see...If it's priced right, jump on it...
Glenn

[Blackdog]

So far so good, but I would require far more pics and helmet information if I was to purchase this.

[MAP]

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