I would appreciate opinions on this button. Is it real and if so, what did it come from? I think someone has been at it with a black marker pen in places.The button is made from what i would call alloy or zinc and of multi piece construction its had alot of wear to the front.
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Looks cast.....or I am mistaken???Comment
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Far from an original.Comment
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Looks like multipiece original to me??
LasseComment
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If multi-piece construction is the only criterion you have for determinng originality, you will buy a lot of fakes. The multi-piece construction is about all this fake has in its favor; there is plenty else wrong with it.Originally posted by Lasse Kongo View PostComment
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_______________Originally posted by bwanek1 View Post
I was not sure as I made the ??.
Not that your answer made me or anyone else wiser for that matter.
Maybee you can let us know excatly what is wrong with it as you seems to have the knowledge so we can educate our selfs.
Thanks
LasseComment
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Well, I would disagree. Letting novice collectors know that they cannot tell an original from a reproduction simply by looking for multi-piece construction should make some wiser.Originally posted by Lasse Kongo View Post
As for other specifics, they are too numerous to list in detail. I can say, simply, that the materials, style and placement of the markings, and finer details (such as the pebbling) are incorrect for this maker. There are ample photos of originals (and other fakes) already on this forum for comparison. The threads with those photos have much accompanying discussion. I will be happy to answer any specific questions, which those do not answer.Comment
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I just found this while looking for something else. SSDD.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=73145Comment
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Skull Button
Here is an original version 1194 with correct markings for comparison. The differences are obvious. Hope this helps.
PeterComment
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