Totenkopf Sanitats Collar Tab

[Robert H]

Right detection and bullion is dangerous as we see from all ther other posts latlely as well.

[Stossgruppe3]

right, bullion bullion

Okay I get the slitty eye bit too. But I give up ....

But can someone please take the time and explain why this tab is so wrong as I am obviously not getting this
Regards
David

[Arran]

The form and execution of the skull isn't great, and the "S" is too chunky...this is what I don't like...

[PMan]

Skull

No way, no chance, no how.

[WEISNER]

Here is a simmular patch that is for sale here at www.collectorsmilitaria.com by fellow forum member Bill Rannow.
have a look at the Skull eyes and nose to compare to the example being discussed.

Kevin

[Arran]

Here is a simmular patch that is for sale here at www.collectorsmilitaria.com by fellow forum member Bill Rannow.
have a look at the Skull eyes and nose to compare to the example being discussed.

Kevin

Why? This one is machine embroidered and of an entirely different construction, whereas the one that started this thread is hand embroidered in aluminum wrapped silk (MAYbe!)

[Dr. Strangelove]

???

Here is a simmular patch that is for sale here at www.collectorsmilitaria.com by fellow forum member Bill Rannow.
have a look at the Skull eyes and nose to compare to the example being discussed.

Kevin

I don't get it either. You cannot compare the two. And Rannow's Tab looks real.

[John]

Here is a simmular patch that is for sale here at www.collectorsmilitaria.com by fellow forum member Bill Rannow.
have a look at the Skull eyes and nose to compare to the example being discussed.

Kevin

Kevin,
1. The Tk + I collar insignia you picture is original,,, but has a Post War Repair piping added to cover up damage.
2. As for the Tk+s collar insignia this thread is about it's a Counterfeit.
John

[PMan]

Thread tab

Kevin,
1. The Tk + I collar insignia you picture is original,,, but has a Post War Repair piping added to cover up damage.

Looks like the top portion of it went into a meat grinder.