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07-24-2013 02:07 PM
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Re: ss m42 helmet
I can tell you what I Think. The decal isn't an obvious fake, IMO. No round bottom, runes end at the break,they( the fakers) are getting pretty good at faking these, however.The others will tell you more, wether the lot number and make fit the SS factory orders . Collecting these is tricky business. I'm glad you came here first.
Last edited by Dean; 07-26-2013 at 03:46 PM.
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Re: ss m42 helmet
Don't bother, the decal is a fake.
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Re: ss m42 helmet
It's a Pocher if anything (so not a factory applied decal, on an M42), but the border seems a bit thick to me. We would need a pic at a dead straight angle, very close and in focus to make a proper call. Outdoor pics are best with no flash. At this moment I am thinking a very good Pocher fake, but personally I can't be sure based on these pics.
Edit: SSamir got in as I was typing
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Re: ss m42 helmet
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Re: ss m42 helmet
These pics confirm my findings.
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Re: ss m42 helmet
Agree with Samir. I see at least 2 red flags on the decal itself, I wouldn't chase this one.
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Re: ss m42 helmet
Judging by the dyed liner, I speculate this may be an ex-Norwegian Reissue...
cheers, Glenn
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Re: ss m42 helmet
Could be Glenn, I thought the same. The liner leather pins are the usual German flat head alu type though, but I'm not sure if the Norwegians always stripped them completely. If it was good and solid at the time they would most likely leave the original pins in place.
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Re: ss m42 helmet
I would add the liner has been replaced as well, look at the unnatural bends to the liner band. The buckle on the chinstrap looks iffy too, I am of the impression that M42 chinstraps should generally have the later war steel buckles rather than aluminium.
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