Otto Skorzeny Photograph, Is it authentic?

[Dos]

Hello Members,

I found a photograph of Otto Skorzeny for sale. I know that there are reprinted photos around from this member of the schutzstaffel. I have not seen many of him for sale.. So i think they are rare? I was wondering if this one is good. It all looks ok to me, but i would please like some more opinions on this photo. I hope you members with a bit more experience and knowledge about TR photos can comment on this example for me. Is this note on the back also from the period?

Thank you,

-Dos

[Gwar]

Looks like a press photo, notice the 'S.S. Kriegberichter ' ( S.S. War reporter ) H. Ahrens.. These can be found for most branches of military service of the TR, it is in my opinion a reprint of an original photo, reprint as far as enlarged for use in publications / press / propaganda literature.. G

[Dos]

The seller told me that it was made for propaganda or press purposes. It came from a collection of more of these photos. That confirms your reply and opinion. Thank you for taking a look at this G. Much appreciated!

-Dos

[Gwar]

If they are cheap enough, they are collectable in their own right.

[KMMorris]

Press photo, its one of the clearly marked one on the backs. Not a rare photo style and should not be an expensive item.
Morris

[Dos]

Thank you for taking the time to have a look and replying here Morris.

I'm not sure if the price is right.. I will figure this out and make a decision. He is asking 75 euro's. It being a press photo and therefore less desirable makes me think it is to high.

None the less a cool looking photo, but not with a straight on shot of him and without his visor in view. I think i will wait for a better opportunity.

-Dos

[thecyclist64]

Spelling mistake on the back shows the word "Wurden" when it should read "Wurde". Not a good sign

[toot]

does any one know just how he got those horrible scars on his left cheek? battle scares?

[thecyclist64]

They are duelling scars from when he was at university. These fraternity duells still continue today in Germany. They are known as "Mensur Narben"

Academic fencing - Wikipedia

[Gwar]

From HPL2008
Dueling by Wholesale < Chapter V < A Tramp Abroad < Mark Twain in Heidelberg 1878