Of metal construction with the same shape design as the one used in WWII. The helmet comes with a leather chin strap and a leather liner. The liner has a series of fingers which point to the crown. A string is used to secure all fingers together. The liner is held in place by a series of small rivets.

The headgear from many countries are currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions are improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of these medals. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.