Cap Insignia

[bwanek1]

I like the M1/52 TK but why is the left hand disc on the lower bone and the right hand one on the upper bone? Try putting that on a cap and the whole skull will be at a 45% angle!

In spite of the pin location, I believe I could successfully mount this one to a cap with the correct orientation.

However, it may have been custom made for an SS man who wished to wear his cap at a jaunty angle or for one who had a leg amputation and walked wit a lean, but still desired for the TK to be upright.

[BenVK]

However, it may have been custom made for an SS man who wished to wear his cap at a jaunty angle or for one who had a leg amputation and walked wit a lean, but still desired for the TK to be upright.

Oh, you must mean SS Strumbannfuhrer Iman Hopper?....

[roughshooter]

Gentlemen,

From your comments I assume that nobody likes the TK's ?

Regards Craig.

[BenVK]

Hi Craig, I think the consensus is that both skulls are original, it's just that the M1/52 has one pin placed in a slightly unusual position..

[bwanek1]

Gentlemen,

From your comments I assume that nobody likes the TK's ?

Regards Craig.

No, far from it. I like everything (with the one qualification regarding that unusual Wagner eagle) and some of these pieces are really exceptional.

When I get a chance in the next couple days, I will try to put together some detailed photos to address the above question regarding the 'M' asymmetry.

Brad

[Ron P]

On the reverse of the 167 eagle, although its hard to see in the photo, the upper small circular mark is actually a tiny ss rune in reverse! You almost need a jewelers glass to make it out. Ron

[Ron P]

Both skulls are nice and original and the m1/167 eagle is awsome! The m1/8 is nice even though pin is busted!

I don't care for that 475/42 eagle at all though!

Nice stuff!!!!!

Believe me, unequivocally, hands down, scout honor! They all came together from the same vet- 100% origional. Regards, Ron

[Ron P]

One more from the same vet.

[Ron P]

reverse

[SScollector]

There is nothing unusual about about any piece in this thread, and they are all 100% original. Congrats on a very nice find!

Chris

[Ron P]

Thanks Chris.