I can not tell from the photo, but it is possible that the Riddell on the front bumper is factory screened. I know in the early 90's, they did screen in colors other than the red. Not sure if they did in the mid 80's or not. I own some early VSR helmets with a factory screen in black or navy. If this is the case with this helmet, and no photos from this era of Perry support it, than it would be tough to prove the authenticity. There is a possibility that the front sizer pad pocket/front bumper was replaced, but with no other visible wear, that is highly unlikely.