info about original m 38

[B. N. Singer]

I do not think CKL helmets had factory applied decals!

I would think you should know about such things sir.

B. N. Singer

[John Hodgin]

I would think you should know about such things sir.

B. N. Singer

Indeed Mr. H does know these things ultra well. One look at that decal with the lack of proper varnish, and it is very obvious how correct Mr. H is.

[Larry F.]

For review, closeup of decal of helmet in question (WAF research)

[SMP]

I do not think CKL helmets had factory applied decals!

Interesting comment. Are you sure about this Russ ? Lots of SD Heer, Luft and SS ones exist, don't they ? For sure later ones were ND, but how about very early CKLs ?

Regards,
Steve

[Russ H]

I suppose it's possible but I've not seen one in the last 50 years of my collecting experience.

[SMP]

I suppose it's possible but I've not seen one in the last 50 years of my collecting experience.

I guess we should look at this one a bit closer, then. Here it is :
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...T+LATE-WAR+M38

[John Hodgin]

For review, closeup of decal of helmet in question (WAF research)

Larry, the original soft photo does not exhibit what I believe I am seeing in the photo in post #8.

[Larry F.]

Larry, the original soft photo does not exhibit what I believe I am seeing in the photo in post #8.

Sent you a PM John.

[John Hodgin]

Larry, the original soft photo does not exhibit what I believe I am seeing in the photo in post #8.

The seems to be some confusion over my initial post. It is clear that the decal is the same in both photos, however, better detail is provided by sharper focus and better lighting in from post #8.

[Alpenvorland]

thank you for the help...I think also that the seller do not own this helmet...
thank you for help me to save money, forum is a good war for help collector hwen the seller try to do a fraude