Relic Paratroop

[bjack]

Hi guys this didn't get much attention on helmet forum, maybe someone has some an opinion on this for me before i purchase..?

Hi i was forwarded this website from friend. What are your guys opion on this relic paratroopers helmet? i know these even get faked ....
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[bjack]

this helmet from friend. he acquired the shell from a veteran who also brought back a dagger, which was sold to a dealer and deemed 100% original. This was a shell originally and he added a repro liner. were interested in maybe stripping the orange paint ( not original ?) to get to whats below. what are your opinions on this shell too?

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[Sergey K.]

Sorry , in my opinion both shells are fake .

[bjack]

its quite convincing rust..could you tell me what stands out about this which makes it a fake?

[bjack]

Just a Note, the relic was also not ground dug- it was found in a barn in Italy. So this may attest to the different rust..?

[15parabattalion]

The liner and chinstraps on the second helmet are 100% fake
I'm not sure about the shell or the shell in the first picture but the shape does not look correct, any close up pics from the front?

Also I notice the top one on Ebay, it was at £51 but ended at 0 bidders - strange.....