Rare u-boat badge

[AndreM]

Firstly, Im new to Kriegsmarine collecting, so please excuse my ignorance. Im told this is a very rare Beco u-boat badge. From experience, I know this hobby is fraught with scammers so I would really appreciate comments on this one including value. Thank you in advance. Image-3.jpg Image-2.jpg Image-3.jpg Image-3.jpg Image-3.jpg

[Jelle M.]

Hi Andre,

a rarely encountered hollow Beco u-boot badge.
That specific example was discussed in the following thread:
https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/for...o-u-boat-badge

Jelle

[AndreM]

Many thanks Jelle

[AndreM]

I find it suspicious that only 2 has ever surfaced?

[jacquesf]

Andre, if I were you , I would go for a standard buntmetal/ tombak version from a generally accepted maker of uboat badges. They are not hard to find. J

[BubbaZ]

Hi Andre,
All what we know about this badge was already said in the thread provided by Jelle. I have nothing to add.
This is very rare and interesting u-boat variant but as for now there is still a slight risk it could be made early post war.
My personal opinion is it was early wartime produced. It is very interesting piece for u-boat variant collector but if you plan to have just few of them then there are surely better choices out there like Schwerin, Juncker, Schickle, Deumer, P&L, S&L, Hymmen or Meybauer.
Cheers,
Hubert

[Jeff V]

I agree with Hubert. Great badge for the serious u-boat collector. If you want only one pick another maker.

[AndreM]

Thanks Guys your comments are much appreciated