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[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?

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[josephc]

more pictures

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[josephc]

more; fake liner. good kanji.

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Edited by josephc, 14 March 2020 - 07:16 AM.

[josephc]

star tabs

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[josephc]

liner labeling

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[St.Lukas]

I agree that star & liner are both reproductions. Check stickies on WAF Japanese boards & here http://www.warrelics...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.

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Edited by josephc, 14 March 2020 - 03:16 PM.