WWI U-Boot Badge - LDO Marked for Juncker

[Steve P]

Guys, I wanted to show what is IMHO a very nice Lieferent period-made Juncker Kaiserliche Marine U-Boot Abzeichen (solid - Brass I believe)...I've always thought it was probably a replacement piece for a WWI submariner... I have had it in my collection for quite some time and would welcome discussion here. The Lieferent Nr, the reverse hardware and the quality of the piece all underlie its authenticity but as always I could be wrong...Your input and commenst are appreciated as ever!

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P.S. Apologies for LDO rather than Lieferent Nr in the Title...a slip of the mind (early onset dementure )

[Steve P]

Hey guys, 88 views and no comments...Does anyone have anything to offer me on this piece...I'd really appreciate your input??

[rhudspith]

Hi Steve,

To be honest i am not too keen on the badge, I don't think it would be one that I would buy. Reasons are that the details look a little soft, the edges on the reverse look a little rounded, the way the hinge and hook are attached, I have not seen this type of residue on an original badge. Finally there is no finish to the badge, gilding etc, which to me seems unusal for a 40's produced badge.

Be interesting to see other replies maybe someone can shed light on the actual stap of the 2 and if this style has been seen before

[Steve P]

Hi Steve,

To be honest i am not too keen on the badge, I don't think it would be one that I would buy. Reasons are that the details look a little soft, the edges on the reverse look a little rounded, the way the hinge and hook are attached, I have not seen this type of residue on an original badge. Finally there is no finish to the badge, gilding etc, which to me seems unusal for a 40's produced badge.

Be interesting to see other replies maybe someone can shed light on the actual stap of the 2 and if this style has been seen before

Thanks mate!

[Jody]

Imperial U-boat

Hi Steve,
I just viewed this thread and I have to agree with Rob's comments. Things about this badge look funky and I agree about the age as well. I have also not seen this type of residue on an early WW2 era U-boat badge; so why this one.

I have seen late 30's examples by makers like S&L, etc and the details are great and crisp.

The details on the badge do look too soft and the maker mark is funky looking too. I also don't like the soldering (or burn marks) around the hinge. In the past I saw similar badges like this (similar type of pin and catch set up) with other maker marks as well. If I saw it at a show I would take a pass on it.

That is my take on it.

Regards,
Jody

[Steve P]

Thanks Jody, much appreciated...I've had it for a lot a years and I guess not much lost as it was given to me but still a bummer...Not to worry, it's good to know!

Thanks to both of you guys!