Recently acquired, love the pieces but not sure if they are repos or not:
What do you think?
Recently acquired, love the pieces but not sure if they are repos or not:
What do you think?
These are repros / fakes. The details just aren't right, and none of these insignia actually had SS runes on the back.
Mat
This is a genuine example of a totenkopf I recently acquired, an obvious detail to compare is the cranial sutures (the lines on the top of the skull).
Mat
These are Lativian copies.
Thanks Mat, are we talking the 1960s line of reproductions or more recent do you think?
You're welcome. I don't know any details on what fakes originate from where or when, I'm just learning to distinguish them from genuine examples right now. Others may know though.
Mat
Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Great forum you guys have here with a fantastic wealth of items on display. I did notice there are quite a few "inquiry" threads here as to whether totenkopfs are real or fake, I definitely think the sub-forum would benefit from a totenkopf genuine/replica "debunking" sticky so as to not clog up the pages, don't you guys think?
There is already a sticky with different genuine examples, but that could be useful too. A while back, on the suggestion of a member here, I created two folders of photos for myself: real totenkopfs, and fakes. I keep adding to them every time a verdict is given on another example here. It's very useful for when you come to need reference.
Mat
Ah gotcha I did not notice that folder initially, will take a look. Glad my pieces will be added to the examples.
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