SS doble decal REAL or FAKE??

**williamsong** · 11-16-2010, 05:26 PM

Hi all!! just a quick question:
This helmet looks like a real one or a copy?
thankssss!!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-16-2010 05:26 PM

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**helmet2id** · 11-16-2010, 06:23 PM

No good - the decals are most definitely bad, and the shell looks like a repro as well. I do not like the vent bushings. I would steer clear of this one. Jim G.

**williamsong** · 11-16-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanksss helmet2id!
Do you know if is there any book, web site, or manual, who can help me for identificate the original decals, and original german helmets??
I have some knowledge, but many times I have doubts, and have not found any book or website that can help me in this sort of thing, any idea??
Thanks!

**helmet2id** · 11-16-2010, 07:53 PM

There are a number of terrific reference books. For SS helmets only, the Kelly Hicks "SS Steel" (second edition) is a must. The bible, "The History of the German Steel Helmet," by Ludwig Baer, is about 20 years old, and has some dated information, but has a good historical focus. The very best over all reference book however, for new collectors especially, is by Ken Niewiarowicz, titled "Germany's Combat Helmets, 1933-1945". Ken's book should be your first purchase, and you should study it before wading into the minefield of collecting German helmets. Good luck, Jim G.

**Walkwolf** · 11-17-2010, 05:20 AM

by helmet2id

No good - the decals are most definitely bad, and the shell looks like a repro as well. I do not like the vent bushings. I would steer clear of this one. Jim G.

And it definitely looks like the decals have been 'worked over' by the
noticeable wear to the surrounding area. Not for me..........

**Nikolaus** · 11-17-2010, 06:50 AM

Its a bad one. Somebody have "flammed" the Decals.
Regards

**Schwerpunkt** · 11-17-2010, 07:39 AM

by williamsong

Thanksss helmet2id!
Do you know if is there any book, web site, or manual, who can help me for identificate the original decals, and original german helmets??
I have some knowledge, but many times I have doubts, and have not found any book or website that can help me in this sort of thing, any idea??
Thanks!

It takes a couple of years studying originals before you will develop a good eye , in fact it starts with recognizing the other details of what makes a helmet real first. Like paint , liner , chinstrap. And in this case even the shell ! So you have a long way to go. And be prepared to have 10.000$ lying around that you can deposit in a heart beat...