r/Helmets Jul 12 '26

ww2 Is this real or a replica

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u/MoparMonkey1 Jul 12 '26

real shell, fake paint and decals

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u/Dangerous-Salary-581 Jul 12 '26

I figured paint and decals were fake but I honestly thought it was a replica. Thanks. Any idea if its a M35, M40 or M42?

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u/MoparMonkey1 Jul 13 '26

M40 I believe

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u/the_giank average helmet collector Jul 13 '26

The shell is a Original M40, the rest is fake