I have nothing to add to the outstanding discourse here, but just wanted to say thanks to everybody here for the opportunity to learn more on these helmets!
Alan, I very much admire your amazing knowledge on armour, and the detailed manner in which your posts attend to the many nuances and features which reveal the authenticity of various items.
Kronckew....LOL!! Thanks for the Monty Python jab!!! Your sense of humor is priceless, I cant stop chuckling on that one
Berber......nicely done and congratulations!