SS Tropenhelm insignia: Original or fake?

**fftzonda** · 03-26-2013, 12:40 AM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I need your opinion on these badges, do not seem original
thank you very much

SS Tropenhelm insignia: Original or fake?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-26-2013 12:40 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Sir Payne** · 03-26-2013, 12:58 AM

These are reproductions. Just compare the edges of the runes and shield border to an original pair. Also the reverse is completely wrong.

**KMMorris** · 03-26-2013, 01:13 AM

Fake, wrong reverse pins.
Morris

**octavian** · 03-26-2013, 01:58 AM

first impressions... no thanks pass

**fftzonda** · 03-26-2013, 02:36 AM

thank you very much to everyone for their opinions.

regards

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-26-2013, 10:28 AM

Hi, welcome to the forum!

Always remember ANY SS metal insignia marked with SS runes in a diamond is FAKE.

Cheers, Ade.

**Jerry B** · 03-26-2013, 10:35 AM

As has already been posted, very bad fakes with everything wrong with them that could be wrong. Poor detailing to the front, the wrong mounting pins and bogus markings.

**fftzonda** · 03-26-2013, 12:24 PM

thank you very much

**BOB COLEMAN** · 04-01-2013, 04:54 AM

I agree with all of the previous statements. These were not RZM marked and if they were, the manufacturer's code would also be included. Welcome to the Forum.