Quote by DougB View Post
I vote a postwar applied decal later removed.
Thats exactly my thoughts after taking a very close look at it, but didn't want to comment in case I was wrong.

Heres a nice example of a period removed decal (due to the new regulations at the time). A Q66 (side stamped) with the lot number 11571 and the sisters have already been located in other forums.

Heres a great example of a period removed SS decal due to the regulations at the time.

Missing decal M42 helmet-picture-4021.jpg

Note the left side has not even the hint of a decal ever being applied.

Missing decal M42 helmet-picture-4017.jpg

Heres a pic taken in doors with the flash on. Note the matching patina on the right side and tiny bits of remnants the decal presant.

Missing decal M42 helmet-picture-4070.jpg

Heres a pic with the flash off taken out doors.

Missing decal M42 helmet-helmets-007.jpg