I've just been offered this 2nd pattern Sturzhelm, my gut feeling is it isn't right, but I'd like some opinions please.
Is it a post war helmet with a copy eagle?? the eagle doesn't look as crisp as I thought it might be and looks as though the black has been re/hand painted. The helmet has had a lick of gloss paint at some point, hence the black on the inside. I can find no markings at all other than the name on the press studs "HATO HASI"
Some quick responses would be appreciated as I'd hate to miss it, if it is real, as it is cheap..
Is it a post war helmet with a copy eagle?? the eagle doesn't look as crisp as I thought it might be and looks as though the black has been re/hand painted. The helmet has had a lick of gloss paint at some point, hence the black on the inside. I can find no markings at all other than the name on the press studs "HATO HASI"
Some quick responses would be appreciated as I'd hate to miss it, if it is real, as it is cheap..
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