Think its fake decals , what do you guys think?

[guest5234]

[Schwerpunkt]

Posting some close ups would be a smart thing to do don’t you think...

[guest5234]

click the image twice

[MAP]

Even if you click twice, it is not what we need to see.

Also, who is the maker? What is the lot #? Any interior photos?

Decal photos should be straight on. Like this....

[guest5234]

stamped to interior '4989' and inscribed 'Lt. Kärcher'

[HARRY THE MOLE]

A simple bit of research would tell you that the SS did not use the rank of lieutenant (Lt), their equivalent rank is: Obersturmfuhrer. That aside, you still didn't post larger resolution pictures, and from what I can see of the decals they look dodgy to say the very least.

Cheers,
Steve

[guest5234]

Cant post any close ups as it at a local auction that I attend and online only, thought I would have a bid if you guys thought it was OK think the name could have been entered by whoever owned the helmet in the past.

[MAP]

This is a hard "pass". Beyond what is said above, if you can't get quality photos, why take a chance? And we don't even have the maker. There is a clear correlation between Maker and Decal types on SS helmets. Plus a few makers that didn't even make SS helmets.

Even from these photos, the decals look like those old fake plastic decals that chip and break

Don't gamble with your money.

[guest5234]

thank you, I usually collect bayonets but just fancy a German helmet for my collection

[MAP]

thank you, I usually collect bayonets but just fancy a German helmet for my collection

No worries. Always nice to have a helmet, so just keep looking. When you find another one that interests you just post it here for everyone to review.

The goal is to get the right helmet, not the first helmet!