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Old 10-10-17, 09:23 AM
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Prospect buyers beware of the fake badged LRDG helmet, lot 2418 in Stacey's Auction ( Rayleigh, Essex) on October 17, 2017.

I have contacted the auctioneer - to point out the fake, also that a warning about the fake will be posted on collector forums, and seeking their co-operation in removing the helmet from the auction to prevent a fraud.

I will update this thread if I receive a reply.

Keith.
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Old 15-10-17, 03:51 PM
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Reply from Stacey's:

"Hello and thank you for your message, and your comments are appreciated"

However, the lot is still shown for sale?

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Old 15-10-17, 04:29 PM
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Go on the saleroom and type in LRDG.
Two helmets come up for sale and both in Essex.
I have emailed both sellers.
Never thought these guys were too keen on 'tin lids' especially green ones.
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Good work Keith.
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Go on the saleroom and type in LRDG.
Two helmets come up for sale and both in Essex.
I have emailed both sellers.
Never thought these guys were too keen on 'tin lids' especially green ones.
Thanks Matti467,

A silmilar helmet with painted LRDG badge is in the Bonningtons of Epping auction on October 16, 2017, lot 319. I have contacted the auctioneer and warned them of the fraudulent deception. I will post their reply, if I get one.

You are correct about helmets not being the chosen headwear for the LRDG. Indeed you occasionally see an image of a tin lid in a truck, but I have yet to see an image of one being worn by a member of the LRDG. A most uncomfortable item of headdress particularly in the blazing sunshine of the Libyan desert. I am sure, if worn, it was only when under attack.

Enjoy the hobby, Keith
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My Grandfather's steel helmet from 1940-1 was a much sandier colour. The tan loks wrong. Two in one small area is interesting makes one wonder....
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The fake helmet has shown up again.

I have emailed the auctioneer and wait their reply.

Prospective buyers beware, don't bid on this item.

Keith
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I’m guessing the Blue LRDG beret with an embroidered badge is pony too?


https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...b-a8ea00b94f27
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It's amazing how you never see helmets with other unit badges on but the secretive special forces emblazen their helmets with their badges...
Fraudulent swines
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I knew I’d seen this dodgy beret before. Good work Keith!
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Keith
Thank you for pointing this out, the entire auction is riddled with fakes !
I think I know why considering the location
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A positive reply from the auctioneer...

Enjoy the hobby, Keith
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Good job Keith.
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Great news!
Well done!
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