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helmet with star (?)


josephc
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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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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.

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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

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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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