Expert Opinions TKs RZM 52 Rare Variant ?

[Hagar]

Hi Guys,
I have posted this before many years ago and decide to put it up again for reviews and opinions as I don't have the original post link
but kept a couple of screen shots from original discussion would like to revist it.
look forward to your replies.

thank you
Regards Peter

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[Funia]

Im not expert.I do not like this skull for some reasons.
Peter

[SScollector]

It is a definite original skull and is now a known good variation since years ago. A friend of mine was also able to aquire one through a vet purchase a few years ago and they are unquestionably struck from the same front die as the regular RZM 52 skulls. They are made of tombac, as are most RZM 52 skulls. I finally aquired one for my collection, but these are rare.

Chris

[Funia]

Wow now they are not so rare.....
Peter
P.S IMO skull is cast made.

[olle]

I think it's totally original early (and really rare variant).

same material and shape as a rzm52 marked jaw skull
then by logic same weight 2.4 grms, yes?

[krikke1980]

Imo a fine and rare original TK.
I don't see any cast flaws or what so ever.

[rbminis]

Original thread.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=187023
Ralph.

[SScollector]

Way back at that time, Bob Hritz and I handled the first one that we had ever encountered at the MAX show. I saw it for sale and showed it to Bob and we both assumed that it was a reproduction based on the typical "RZM 52" crossed bone flaw that we were unaware of at that time. Now, we know that the flaw is a proper flaw for all early originals that was caused by a die crack in the original "D.&S.M." skull die which then carried over to the "RZM GES. GESCH.", "RZM 52" and the transitional "M1/52" skulls.
Some of the "D.&S.M." skull flaws were removed from the original front die and therefore do not appear on the other variations, but this one did not get removed from the die and so it appears on the others as well.

Anyway, we have learned much since those days. Sadly, we both passed up on that one for $300.00, but Bob later got one from a vet and finally, I found one for myself and have done much studying with it over the years. There is no question that they are original and that they are exactly the same on the front side as the other "RZM 52" variations.

Chris

[Hagar]

Hi
First thank you all for your input and clearing up any doubt on this Variant
also thank you Ralph for posting link to original message.
As has been discussed I do own this TK's RZM 52 Variant and was never 100 % sure if it was the real deal so again thank you.

Now while I have you all what value would you put on this Rare 52 Variant ?


again thank you
regards Peter

[SScollector]

All of the ones that I have seen for sale were priced the exact same as any "RZM 52" variation, (even back at that MAX show when they were only going for $300.00). Most collectors either have not realized that these are rarer, or they are just not willing to pay a lot more for a simple variation like this one. If I didn't have one, I of course, would pay a little more to get one and I'm sure that there are a few others out there that would also. Anyway, I would say the value would be anywhere between $1,250.00 and $1,500.00. Just my thoughts!

Chris