Zimmermann skull?

[norge]

..strange nose? What do you think?
Regards
Gisle

[SSgentleman]

just pluck this zinc 499/41 out and give it to me

[SScollector]

Looks like a zinc Deschler with crimps.

[norge]

another pics.

[norge]

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[Niederlande]

Looks like a zinc Deschler with crimps.

Good eye for detail Chris!
It's not a Zimmermann like you stated, it's a zinc Deschler and quite rare!

[SSgentleman]

Chris is correct !! My eye is not sharp as Chris yet I see that the grey zinc color on this piece is lighter than the usual dark grey i had seen on crimp in pins m1/52

[SScollector]

In my experience, most all types of zinc insignias can be found of lighter toned zinc or dark, (probably due to the exact alloy compositions and aging as well).

Best,

Chris

[norge]

Thanks for replys.
Ok, an Deschler zink not like the regular M1/52.
I am not sure what crimps means..? Maybe someone can explane?
Thanks
Gisle

[maxmin todt]

[Niederlande]

Thanks for replys.
Ok, an Deschler zink not like the regular M1/52.
I am not sure what crimps means..? Maybe someone can explane?
Thanks
Gisle

G,

Crimps are the holders of the prongs on the back of the skull.
They are not soldered.

[sgstandard]

Skull

"Niederlander" says that a zinc Deschler is rare. Do you mean a "crimped" one or ANY zinc Deschler? Thanks!!

[SSgentleman]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...aluminium+rare

[Winkelman]

NOT the regular zinc Deschler with discs , but the one with crimps is ( VERY ) rare .
It was discussed here also - until the subject was taken over >> http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=424144

[Winkelman]

And here .. >> http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...52#post3931052

Note that Deschler now added ( along with other revisions , like a prolonged base of the skull and a more " hollow " jawbone ) a crack under the nose , causing the confusion with ZIMMERMANN ..