Foreign SS Helmet

[Kelly H]

I agree with much of what Kelly says, however my instincts say that crack in the decal, and being on a "new" M42, would have me pass on it as there is just no way to prove, unless it has bulletproof vet provenance, when the decal was applied. 1942 or 1972?

M42 helmets with mint Pocher decals, in particular ones that have application cracks, are something that would bother me forever. Like Kelly says, you have to follow your instincts on something like this and if you like it, then buy it but have a 100% lifetime money back guarantee on it, and remember that at some point you may want to sell or trade it down the road to another collector.

Well said Doug!