Is it fake?

[Aldo]

Save your money. This is a Heer Panzer skull but I'm afraid it's a cast copy of a real one. These Panzer skulls are plentiful and economical enough to find a real one. You will not find examples in the reznik book as it has nothing to do with SS insignia

Here are some examples of real ones from my collection. There are many varieties

[PierreN]

Thank you Aldo

[PierreN]

One question @Aldo , does exist a book with these skulls to learn and see what to look at to know how to see which is real and which is fake ?

[Aldo]

Hello Pierre, I'm not aware of a comprehensive book on Panzer skulls. Your best source is this very forum by searching various threads on Panzer skulls. The images here are much more detailed than any book you might find.

Here are a few of my threads but there are hundreds similar on the forum. Always feel free to ask for an authentication

Heer Panzer collar totenkopf insignia

Early Panzer Collar Totenkopf, matching pair

Panzer Skull cupal variant

Early Panzer Collar Totenkopf