helmet with star (?)

[josephc]

I purchased this helmet at an antiques store. the shell appears good, the liner a reproduction. The star i have been told a reproduction. I would like to post here for comments. Is there a source to show what an authentic star should like like?

[josephc]

more pictures

[josephc]

more; fake liner. good kanji.

[josephc]

star tabs

[josephc]

liner labeling

[St.Lukas]

I agree that star & liner are both reproductions. Check stickies on WAF Japanese boards & here http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/japanese-militaria/evolution-japanese-army-steel-helmet-1918-1945-revised-expanded-version-589930/ Original stars are contoured to helmet shell/ rounded to fit profile. Fakes are flat. Paint & condition of stars should match helmet shell color as well.

[shemp h.]

I agree with St.Lukas, both are fake.The white kanji character painted on the rear skirt on the inside is the kanji for size large.

 

 

Bill

[shemp h.]

Almost forgot, the liner is in backwards.

 

Bill

[josephc]

I did find and save a picture from an ebay listing for a wallet that a soldier/marine applied "captured" stars to. maybe can use this as a reference to original star characteristics.

[CSXRAILFAN]

Wow, that wallet is awesome. Wonder what that went for?