Sub at SOS

[Marc Garlasco]

Gents,

Just home from SOS - GREAT TIME! Anyway, here is one that is odd. This is a typical obverse of the unknown maker u-boat badge with a maker mark! Now, my though is it was added later to increase the value, which is silly since this is such a nice badge. You will also notice a repair to the hinge. But as I think we need to view all of these inconsistencies as a group I present it to you. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Marc

[Scott C.]

Marc, I have a similar one I was told is a known repro. Mine has a longer-necked bird, and is slightly vaulted. But same maker mark as yours, and possibly the same pin set-up...

[Scott C.]

Reverse...

[Marc Garlasco]

Herc,

It is not my badge - the dealer was nice enough to let me photo it. BUT, the badge is fine - IMO it is a good badge with the wrong marking. Anyone?
Marc

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A very nice and strange badge Mark. The front, especially eagle looks exactly like the unknown maker. The reverse seems to be a classic Schwerin as the unknown maker used a barrel hinge and round wire catch like on Juncker Luft badges.

Herc, I nearly fell for one like yours as well. Philippe called it the "Jesus Christ Superstar" I believe.

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[Terrence]

mine

[Terrence]

My vote for these unknown maker badges in Juncker

Best regards,
Terrence

[Philippe DB]

Hi Marc,

We discused this badge before and if I'm not mistaken it was the exact same example. Don't remember where I saved the pics from but wasn't it for sale at one of the big German dealers? If it is the same badge a post war added mark would be the most logical explaination IMO.

KR
Philippe

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Philippe,

It IS the VERY same badge and that is soothing. Otherwise, we would have to spend some more thinking about this.

[Terrence]

Now that is down right funny!!! I am glad you guys have a memory that works like a computer chip. Perhaps one of us should purchase it just to get it off the market.

Best regards,
T

Dear Philippe,

It IS the VERY same badge and that is soothing. Otherwise, we would have to spend some more thinking about this.

[Marc Garlasco]

Terrance,
Here is the price if you want it!

[Terrence]

Terrance,
Here is the price if you want it!