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I did see that smudge but I don't think it is part of the decal. And yes, the first layer of a Heer decal is all silver. Then it is overlayed with the black. I have seen the top layers worn away in...

Doh!!!! Can't believe I missed that! (wrong side of the helmet). LoL

Thanks Terry for pointing out that faux pas on my part.

I can not tell if that green "paint" is over or under the decal. It matches with the rest of the paint on the helmet. I've never used or held a helmet that has had an Oxalic bath but I have noticed...

This helmet has already been "cleaned" with an Oxalic (acid) bath to stabilize it. I would not touch it any further.

As far as the decal. Tempting to think it is an SS given the white background...