Hello Heydrich,
It is very interesting to me, a collector and researcher, that because one has never observed or read about something it automatically classifies the item in question as a fake.
I don't know if that SS marking is right or wrong. I am not all seeing, all knowing. But, I would venture to say that I have some pieces in my collection that are unquestionably correct that you have never seen and have not been in any books. I am sure many others do also.
Unless I had solid proof that something is faked, I myself would be very hesitant about labeling it as such. Questioning something is a reasonable response. Saying "My opinion is" or "I think" is a reasonable response. Labeling something as an outright fake is a little more serious and requires substantiation.
If you have some proof that the stamp is a fake, I would be very appreciative if you would share it with us. I would indeed like to know.
I am not trying to be nasty or insulting. I am only trying to make a point about possibly jumping to conclusions.
Regards, Leon
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