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    Hello,
    can you tell me if this head is authentic?
    Thank you for your Knowledge.
    Cordially.

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    The front detail looks very convincing to me. However I don't know
    about having 3 attachment prongs. Aldo is our expert on these. I'm
    sure he will be along shortly to comment.
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    These are really not my area of skulls although I do own a few. The overall look is fairly convincing but the edges of the crossbones are very rough. I can’t tell if that’s extra solder from the repair or addition of prongs. There is also a certain controversy revolving around the Braunschweig skulls with no septum in the nasal cavity. I have a similar one in my collection and I’m not thoroughly convinced either. If you own the skull then I suggest better photos of the edges. If not I would hold off for a better example. I’m sure you’ll get more responses soon. I’ll post my skull for comparison later today when I get a chance
    Regards, Al

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    Hello Fabie, here is my example similar to yours. the original website photo's were very convincing

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    With new pics I was able to see those areas highlighted that are indicative of a mold casting. Very thick edges and extra metal "pooling" in the recesses of the mold. Any excessive material needs to be scrutinized. When I look at all my authentic skulls be they Danziger or SS patterns they all have the same clean cut edges with visible shear marks and not extra material.

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    Regards, Al

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    Hello Aldo,
    yes, I did well to have it checked because I also had doubts about the edges as you indicated in the photo.
    And as you said it is better to wait for one or there will be no question.
    Thank you Aldo for your time and your expertise... once again.
    Sincerely.

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    This is not an example i would want in my collection. The 3 pin variations with the nasal cavity without the vomer bone part in the middle are ones that have been faked a lot. The edges on the back are also not convincing. I could not find my photos of the ones i have in close up at the moment, but they can be found if you search under Brunswick and my username. These can certainly have a rough back side!, but evidence of the stamping process is always visible.

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