Kanal Flottille

[compressore]

15. Vorpostenflotille

Hi Christian,

That makes sense but then I wonder what is said in the 1990 book by Lothar Frädrich called "Die Kanalflottille: die 15. Vorpostenflottille in der Ostsee, der Nordsee und im Kanal" ?

Maybe he was just using "Kanalflotille" in general terms to describe service in the English Channel without implying a specific nickname for the 15. Vorpostenflottile?

Best regards,
---Norm

Hello Norm,
yes, maybe because they served at the channel, but the 15th had their own emblem which is completely different from the badge we are discussing here.

Regards
Christian

Source:
http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg...te/vfl1-20.htm

[NOR_collector]

Here's another example of the "Deschler" marked variant (Type 2) which shows pitting over both surfaces and even some defects in relief on the reverse. This one was offered on an auction site with the "Buy now" price of 175 Euro.

I don't think there can be any doubt that this type is cast production, not die struck.

Best regards,
---Norm

Is the "Deschler" marked variant (Type 2) considered postwar made or wartime made?

Regards,
André