Can a M42 have SS decals?

[Hermannn]

Hey Map, thanks a lot, I apprichiate your help! You gave me exactly the answear I was looking for.
Yesterday I saw in books that M42 with SS decals exists and I also found a similar looking one. I'm probably not supposed to show it here, but it confused me and showed, that I have a to big lack of knowledge. Your answear helps me for the next find to help myself.
For the actual one I need to say that
in the end, there were so many red signs..

SS Item -> mostly fake
Low price -> probably fake
Bad quality pictures -> probably fake
The owner don't "know" if its a real one -> fake
Answear on this thread -> ITS FAKE :-)

Thanks a lot
BR
Hermann

[Wagriff]

The always conveniently chipped off bottom tip to the rune shield is a giveaway....they found out about the round bottom fakes, so the fakers always seem to accidentally chip off the tip, thinking that no one will be able to tell then...

[Glenn66]

And if the seller says he doesn't know if it's real, that's a confirmation that he DOES know..it's a fake!

[Hermannn]

I also like to thank you two for your statement to my question. I'll go to buy a book with some basic knowedge in it. Any recomondation beside the first input above?

Br Hermann

[MAP]

I also like to thank you two for your statement to my question. I'll go to buy a book with some basic knowedge in it. Any recomondation beside the first input above?

Br Hermann

Ken N's two books in my opinion are must haves and the two most up to date. There are other specialist books (camo's, etc.) But you should start with these.

Helmetssale

But as good as a book is, they are not always perfect and are a point in time collection of knowledge. Once printed they can not keep up with newly discovered knowledge, so always consult a forum and read the threads.

[Hermannn]

A bit late, but thanks a lot!

BR Hermann