Metal Totenkopf

[Josef Hahne]

I have a metal Totenkopf I removed from an SS "Frankenstein" Erich Beinhorn Schirmuetze. I am told many of the Beinhorn caps had original insignia on them. Before discarding it with the rest of the muetze carcass, I want to make sure it is fake. I have done research on the list about the numbers on the back of mine and it seems that most RZM 5/8 marked Totenkopfs are fake. The fotos on the site are of cast RZM 5/8 ones. The one I have is not cast, it is stamped and is very thin. Before I post fotos, can anyone tell me if RZM 5/8 was a good number for a stamped Totenkopf? If it's a possiblity, I'll post fotos.
Thanks in advance,
Sepp

[Sayle F]

totenkopf

I am afraid there are no originals marked RZM 5/8.

[bwanek1]

I have done research on the list about the numbers on the back of mine and it seems that most RZM 5/8 marked Totenkopfs are fake.

Not most, all, regardless of what it is made of.

[Josef Hahne]

Guys,
OK, I figured as much. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge on this subject. This TK goes in the scrape heap with the other muetze parts. I think the only salvagable thing on that damn hat may be the chin cord!!

Sepp