Opinions on 4 KM Badges

[John T]

Hi fellows...I am posting these badges from a friend...he got them all from the same dealer back in the 90s...I already have an opinion on some of the pieces but he would like to hear what the guys on the forum feel about the pieces. The badges in order are: HSF, E-Boat 2nd Pattern, Destoyer and Minesweeper.

Thanks!!

John

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[Mike Kenny]

Hi John (and John's friend),

Sorry, but imo all of the badges are repros. The HSF is the classic 4-bridge window repro. The other 3 are close but all have problems with the maker mark and some have incorrect hinge/pin/catch construction. I think they are all from the Cave Creek series of repro Schwerin badges.

Regards

Mike K

[John R.]

KM badges

My feeling is that all are reproductions also. The even line perfect lettering on the reverse of each badge looks like they were all made in the same place and incorrect.