M40 SS helmet is it Real repo or fake?

[CryoMark12]

Here are a few pictures I found this one from germaniainternational.com. What do you think about this helmet's Authenticity? 

 

 

[Gunner87]

7 hours ago, CryoMark12 said:

Here are a few pictures I found this one from germaniainternational.com. What do you think about this helmet's Authenticity? 

 

 

 

Hi CryoMark12.

 

I am no expert in the field but this YouTube video may well assist you in determining the authenticity of the helmet https://youtu.be/HVdwbqOxMMY?si=xT3g2Kadfgn5vdMz Importantly the expert / presenter refers to the German Helmet Vault which is an excellent source of information when researching the manufacturer and lot numbers which will then be a guide as to which decals the helmet should have https://germanhelmetvault.com

 

In summary, you can determine whether this is an original by matching the manufacturer and lot number with the decals.

 

I attach two images which demonstrate which helmets should have which decals and the difference between the markings.

 

Gunner

 

[USMC Collector]

Beware, there are many fakes. The first soft info is always the lot number. Brain Ice has provided a good directory. Anyway, I've seen helmets that were painted so that you could no longer see the lot number. Then only the steel brush helps.

[Preppy Picker]

Looks like an ET decal so it should be an ET helmet. it’s not very often you see a DD SS M40. Back in the day these were considered fake. That might have changed over the years.

What is the price of this helmet? $10,000?