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Hello,
I'd like your impressions on this helmet decal SS 42 manufacturing HKP
We clearly observe that there is a lack of thickness of the outer black border on the bottom of any decal, but it bothers me ...
Personally I think the runes are proportionate and very fine
The rivets stick perfectly, for against the banding does not seem consistent, what is relevant to the large size of the shell (68)? or replacement period
Thank you in advance for your help
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can you feel the decal on the helmet ??
the edges look to thick = noticeable in the photo.
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Good evening,
No there is no thickness between the decal and the shell
The surface is almost Planner.
The borders of this thickness are, they are listed in several books on SS helmets.
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That SS decal is a fake...
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Thank you for supporting your comments for your reply.
It is too easy to say "No it's not good"
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Anders, why is it a fake? Thanks.
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Because it does not conform to any known original decals. It has no similarities to the decal that should be found on a hkp helmet. It is trying to copy a CKL or ET decal and they defaced the bottom because it is round opposed to a slight tip as the originals have.
Best Wishes,
Bob
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Well stated explanation. I knew there was something too intentional about the smudge at the bottom and remember that is a warning light but not necessarily an instant fake. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Harry
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Bob's assesment is spot on.
Magna res est vocis et silentii temperamentum.
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Thank you for these very insightful comments Bob
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I can see the scuffing, alright. Thanks for the info.
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Thank you for supporting your comments for your reply.
It is too easy to say "No it's not good" Sorry if you feel that my answer was short and easy... Feel that it is better to answer quick if you had the intention to buy that fake SS helmet. That decal just needed a one second look to see that it is not good. I recommend everyone that want a SS helmet to buy a ref book and study before buying. Both Kelly H "SS-Steel" and Ken N "Germany's combat helmets 1933-1945" are recommended reading... Bob made the answer you want and is correct in every way.
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