Real Totenkopf?

[octavian]

I saw this on the illustrious EBAY and am curious if this one is real? Im not seeing any RZM markings on the back, but this is turning my head for some reason. Why i am asking... consider it a self-test. Thanks for your opinions.

Original WW2 German Death Head Totenkopf Medal | eBay

[GEORGE]

im new to collecting octavian, and have too much time on my hands,i study everything on here,i dont believe this is period,but thats my opinion sorry,regards george

[HD1450]

Bad

[sam1chlt]

Bad repo!! Sorry!! Here is a good one for comparison sake! Notice the right side of mouth / jawline and cranium markings!

Regards,

Sam

[carlsson1982]

It's a copy, but from this skull...

[GEORGE]

that reply has helped me understand a little more about the minefield of these cap badges,i do see the left eye is a trait on both original and genuine ones,im still baffled by the so called"zipper mouth, and moustache fakes",im just not there yet on these, there are so many different makers with different features.im enjoying learning though, and thank you for the information carlsson regards george

[Adrian Stevenson]

Pics added to the post and thread moved to the correct sub forum.

PLEASE always add the pics to your posts: links die leaving a useless thread.

Cheers, Ade.

[sam1chlt]

Use the search function on here to look up previous threads( there are hundreds) and as always......post before purchasing!!

[octavian]

Thank you guys for you opinions and i will post the picture next time. No, i did not buy it and still have lots to learn on these particular items. Thanks again.

[carlsson1982]

I must say that the front is well done, only the sutures is obviously different.