Ss Skulls dont have pins they have prongs right ?

[ROBB]

I remember somewhere that SS skulls that have pins are repo is that correct ? Rob

[SScollector]

This skull is a repro, but some originals do have pins.

Chris

[ROBB]

Ok thank you Chris

[fredswiss]

Here are a couple of originals with pins (I apologize for the poor quality photos):

[ROBB]

Thank you that's useful to know Fred . Rob

[SScollector]

These nails are commonly found on latewar zink SS eagles, especially ones by Assmann and Hicke.

Also, some of the CupAl "254/42" marked Deschler skulls, as well as some of the CupAl Assmann skulls will have these round nail pins/prongs like this as well.
Furthermore, I have one aluminum Assmann eagle, ("155/38" marked), in my collection that has these brass nails. For the most part though, it is extremely rare to find any early/mid-period SS skulls or eagles with this type of prongs, whereas aluminum and CupAl eagles from other branches, (such as, police, Heer, Luftwaffe, postal, etc., etc.), are commonly found with these nails.

Hope this helps!

Chris

[krikke1980]

This skull is a repro, but some originals do have pins.

Chris

Repro skull? Or original Deschler with restored prongs?
I think I can see the discs beneeth the soldering.
Furthermore I do like the details of this skull...

[SScollector]

It is definitely a cast fake, just look at the "RZM" and the rest of the markings. There are cast flaws all over the front as well.

Chris

[SScollector]

If the person who posted this skull could take some better photos and repost them here, then I could do a much better job of showing what is what. Any chance for some better photos, please?

Thanks!

Chris

[ROBB]

Sorry the photos are on a dealers site the skull is $25 . Rob

[SScollector]

Well, there you go...

Chris