Ottoman Steel Helmet
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Peter_Suciu
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It looks like a cut down German M16 steel helmet. I bought Mark Dillenbeck's Ottoman WWI helmet from him and received it at SOS. I'll post photos later.
HatEnjoyer
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I can't wait to see it! Also really interested to see everyone's thoughts on this helmet.
John Josef
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Have a close look at the rim of the helmet you will immediately notice how even the edge is which is a clear sign of it being cut into this shape not stamped.
My opinion is the same as Peters made from M16, hand cut down by someone with a shaky hand
Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Aswell with what has been said, I will also add that the Paint job looks rather crude. Not awful, but yet not nice enough to cry originality. It was, as said, most likely a cut down M16 that received a makeup job.
HatEnjoyer
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While I can’t really comment on the authenticity of the shell, mostly because I’m not familiar with how they were manufactured, I feel like the ottoman marking is just a feeble attempt to pass the helmet off as real. I think whoever put it there was trying too hard to convince people that it’s the real deal, kinda like those artificially aged WWII German helmets you can find online. Also, of the few original ottoman helmets I’ve seen, none have had such a marking.
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