josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 14, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted March 14, 2020 more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted March 14, 2020 more; fake liner. good kanji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted March 14, 2020 star tabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted March 14, 2020 liner labeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Lukas Posted March 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 14, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemp h. Posted March 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 14, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemp h. Posted March 14, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 14, 2020 Almost forgot, the liner is in backwards. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephc Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted March 14, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSXRAILFAN Posted February 10, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 10, 2021 Wow, that wallet is awesome. Wonder what that went for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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