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Interesting looking helmet...opinions?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400410738464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400410738464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
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Canadian Scottish MkIII on Ebay
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Much like the painted M1 helmet craze which seems to never end and has resulted in an endless stream of nearly indistinguishable fakes, I would not be spending my money on any painted Commonwealth helmet without doing some serious research and soul-searching.
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This one has been for sale on ebay earlier, 1 to 2 years ago. I'm pretty sure it's a fake due to the absence of quality in the badge and it is VERY inconsistent with known originals. I wouldn't touch this one with a 6 feet pole.
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I thought it looked familiar...wasn't quite sure though.
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Anyone has thoughts on the one that was sold yesterday?
Have a look while the link is still up:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rare-Orig-WW2-Canadian-Scottish-Regiment-Helmet-MK-III-D-Day-With-Decal-/324293491572?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true
Have a look while the link is still up:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rare-Orig-WW2-Canadian-Scottish-Regiment-Helmet-MK-III-D-Day-With-Decal-/324293491572?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true
edstorey- Member
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$2,388.00US is a lot of money to pay for a Canadian Scottish decal stuck to a Mk III Helmet with no provenance.
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I am very uncomfortable with that helmet. Someone put a lot of $$$ out for something without any provenance.
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In my opinion the decal is not contemporary to the helmet.
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Yes I agree, it looks way too big for a helmet decal
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I believe the decal to be original. It is similar to known original examples that I have seen. Ypres makes a valid point, when was the decal added to the helmet? The age and wear on the helmet is not seen in the decal.
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I agree with all of your comments. I think lately we are seeing more decaled MKIIs and MKIIIs popping up widespread, some faked and others with the original decals applied, thereby getting a hefty price. Plenty of research is definitely required. I say that, however, there are a few gems that pop up now and then on some of these sites.