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    Pictures of my original Marine Combat Clasp

    OK, be mad, it’s a little bit of a bait and switch. Keep in mind that I HAVE included pictures of my original Marine Combat Clasp (1957) manufactured by BSW, so don’t sue me for false advertising.

    For all the 4 letter words that get associated with 1957 awards, I am very happy with the ones I have so far. The Marine-Frontspange 1957 came from Huesken and is the latest addition to my “filler collection.” About 2 years ago, I got rid of all of my fake fillers, and I have never looked back. For those of you still looking for “fillers” I would have you consider the following regarding the value of using 1957 awards over fakes:

    1.These are genuine awards….Intended (theoretically, at least) to be worn by the brave men who earned them.
    2.The investment is fairly small, most sell for $15-$40USD
    3.Sleep well, you have the real thing. (Please don’t anyone tell me they are faking 1957s now)
    4.You are taking a stand against the fake market… a drop in the ocean, yes, but a good thing nonetheless.
    5.THEY ARE NOT SO BAD. This BSW clasp is solid, has nice details and a decent pin and catch.

    Lets face it… There are dozens of awards that 99.99% will never own because of their rarity. Right now you can find 1957 versions of:

    Naval Small Units Combat Badge
    Flyer Commemorative Badge
    Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold
    Balloon Observers Badge
    Numbered GABs/PABs
    Warsaw Shield
    Lappland Shield


    I think the bad rap comes from the 1957 EK/RKs that have that tacky “stay bright” alloy. I own all the Eks (except the GK) in late 1957 version and I have to agree that they don’t compare to the originals. So much so that I have had to remove black paint off the rim with an exacto knife and I have gone to “muting” the stay-bright alloy with a paint wash.

    But do yourself a favor and give 1957 warbadges a chance, you might be pleasantly surprised.
    I would love to see some photos of other people’s favorite 1957 warbadges….
    Regards,
    Dave


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    I consider the 1957 badges to be legitimate versions of the wartime pieces. Thus, I have tried to acquire these newer versions of the badges in the fields I collect. One of those fields is Kriegsmarine. I've managed to get all of the '57 awards except the Schnellboot Kriegsabzeichen. Here are my examples of the bronze and silver U-Boot Clasps and the Close Combat Clasp in gold:



    I'll post more tomorrow.

    George
    George

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      #3
      You learn something new everyday...

      The Marine Combat Clasp was awarded in Gold? Wow.. you learn something new everyday... Thanks for the great pics George

      I thought I saw a 1957 Schnellboot online somewhere recently... Ill see if I cant find the URL...

      Regards,
      Dave

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        model 57 's

        Hello,


        Not really my terrain but i hope my friend Herwig ( you can reach him by looking into the members and search for this name !!! ) wil jump in on this one, he is namely also a collector of the 1957 pieces and the denazified pieces => ps : nice ones you have there.


        Greetings,
        my collectionfield : German glider pilots


        http://users.skynet.be/lw-glider/

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          #5
          A couple of comparisons....

          Wartime and 1957 IABs:



          Wartime and 1957 GABs:



          George
          George

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            #6
            And just so nobody will feel too ripped off by Dave's thread title, here is an original wartime Kriegsmarine Close Combat Clasp in bronze:




            George
            George

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              #7
              Thanks George...

              Thanks for coming to the rescue with the pre-45 Naval Combat Clasp... Two Questions...

              1. I cant find any reference to a Marine Combat Clasp being issued in anything but bronze.... Why would there be a gold grade created in the 1957s?

              2. Are all your 1957s maker marked?

              Thanks,
              Dave

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                Dave

                "1. I cant find any reference to a Marine Combat Clasp being issued in anything but bronze.... Why would there be a gold grade created in the 1957s?"

                That is a very good question and something I have also wondered about.

                "2. Are all your 1957s maker marked?"

                No, none of them are.

                George
                George

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                  #9
                  Hello all.......I've recently seen one of these with an L/58 stamped pin..........It's in the 1957 configuration.........81 X 24mm.......Is this familiar to anyone?

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                    Does anybody out there have a good source for '57 badges? I get tired of folks trying to pass them off for hundreds of dollars as pre '45 with a fake hallmark or LDO number stamped on the back. I think many of them are nice. I feel the '57 cross in gold is a more attractive design then the original WW 2. Mike C.

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                      #11
                      could someone post a 1957 DKiG??

                      i've heard alot about it but i haven't seen one

                      great pictures all!!!!

                      Richard van Kempen

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                        From Michel L. 'collection
                        Last edited by François SAEZ; 08-31-2008, 05:18 AM.
                        Collection : http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=807895

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                          Last edited by François SAEZ; 08-31-2008, 05:18 AM.
                          Collection : http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=807895

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                            Last edited by François SAEZ; 08-31-2008, 05:18 AM.
                            Collection : http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=807895

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                              FROM MY COLLECTION

                              Here is an example of a field made Marine Frontspange and a presentation document.
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