Questionable Camos
- Thread starter M45
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That's correct!
Here's a couple of helmets posted as real on WAF a few years ago. They're not mine. Look how they both have the same area where camo paint is absent on the left side as the rim forms to meet the visor. What do you think of these - real or fake?
I have long been suspect of this "line" of "Normandy camo". More than a few have turned up over the years. They lack the overall oxidation and wear one would like to see, which is present on known originals. My belief is that with these camos that fakes are being compared to fakes to authenticate them. These are my opinions formed only from looking a internets pics of these. If a humper gets the formula right and sells $350 art for $3500 (or $2500 or $2000 or $1500) he isn't going to stop.
M45
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My belief is that with these camos that fakes are being compared to fakes to authenticate them.
Good point. Comparing counterfeit cash to counterfeit cash will not get you closer to the real thing. Rex's work, as good as it is, still leaves behind tell-tale signs of what it is that identifies it as a 'Rex restoration'. If you view enough of them, I think particulars can be gathered. Of course, Rex himself would be most helpful in this endeavor.
This known original (IMO) 3-color camo shows the deadness and flatness of the paint exposed to the elements for 70years. Many restorations are still a bit bright for my taste, but given enough time and the elements to do their work, future collectors will only be faced with a much more daunting task of identification.
Good point. Comparing counterfeit cash to counterfeit cash will not get you closer to the real thing. Rex's work, as good as it is, still leaves behind tell-tale signs of what it is that identifies it as a 'Rex restoration'. If you view enough of them, I think particulars can be gathered. Of course, Rex himself would be most helpful in this endeavor.
This known original (IMO) 3-color camo shows the deadness and flatness of the paint exposed to the elements for 70years. Many restorations are still a bit bright for my taste, but given enough time and the elements to do their work, future collectors will only be faced with a much more daunting task of identification.
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M45
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South of france camo
http://www.ghw2.com/topic/52705-camo-helmet-south-france-mediterranean/
Questionable camos are no longer getting a clean bill of health on GHW2 it seems. Some are starting to ask very good questions.
http://www.ghw2.com/topic/52705-camo-helmet-south-france-mediterranean/
Questionable camos are no longer getting a clean bill of health on GHW2 it seems. Some are starting to ask very good questions.
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Something about it doesn't look right, and the mottling can be caused by cleaning. The decals look odd and oddly "worn", but I'm not familiar with polizei decal variations.
mauser99
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knowing the maker and lot # would be the key factor in this police helmet.
That's correct. The decals and split pins are repros. Interior and exterior paint and shell aging are recently done
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Nope. That's an original pigskin liner