Hello guys
What do you think about this skull .....it was find in a camp
original or copy ?
What do you think about this skull .....it was find in a camp
original or copy ?
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the things boy scouts will get up to these days ... knocking out cast repro Assmann style skulls while camping. 
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Yes , was on ebay ....but I don't buy it.
It seem to be original but I'm not sure.....Comment
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Not even close. Nothing about this one resembles an original. It is a poor and obvious fake. Adding some dirt and a bogus story does not make it authentic.Originally posted by GRAYWOLF View Post
You should have read Ian's post!Comment
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info about skull
Ian can you tell me how you see (for sure) that's a fake?
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If you really don't know then you really wouldn't understand.Originally posted by Sid View PostIan can you tell me how you see (for sure) that's a fake?
BUT here goes ... insignia were stamped out of various base metals or metal 'sandwiches' using 2 dies. They were never (to my knowledge) cast.
The example posted is a fake of the Assmann style skull and is covered in spatter and casting pits. Usual eBay cr@p with just another eBay fantasy story.
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I agree with Ian, Just to add something, I assume this is an attempt to make an Assmann style skull, if so the prongs (and their attachment) are totally wrong.Originally posted by Ian Hulley View PostComment
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It really could not be much more obvious. Accept that there are others here who have spent a lot of time studying these items over many years and know a great deal more about them than you do. These are not amateures speculating like you, they are dedicated and experienced collectors with a wealth of factual historical information. Listen and learn.Originally posted by Sid View PostIan can you tell me how you see (for sure) that's a fake?
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But I do still get it wrong occasionally ! Not as often these days though.
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