re: LSU Helmet: Authentic or Replica? Updated with more pics.

Nice find and I agree, most people won't catch it or know the difference but it's not even close. The stickers are the wrong cut as well as the wrong Thickness, the nUmber decal is way off, I'm not sure LSU has ever worn the NCAA flag or Sec flag decal on their helmets, that BCS sticker was the one used for 2007 (08) and 2008 (09) BCS games. The am flag is always oposite side from the LA flag, and yeah the decals would come all the way down to the front bumper. They do uses the danger decals and replace them with a white warning decal when taken out of service.

I'm not knocking this find as its cool, I'm just answering your question. Hope that's helpful.