High Seas Fleet badge

[John R.]

Like I said, does not get better.

[FW 200]

Docs.

All three docs. were a group I purchased, I bought the medals separately. Charlie

[John R.]

Charlie,

This sailor was a carpenter's mate. My guess is that he was instrumental in repairing the ship after it was hit in late 1940 by a torpedo from HMS Clyde. For this, he awarded the EK.

There is nothing else that he could have done I think in this time period to be considered for this award since the ship was out of action due to this damage until Jan 41.

A carpenter's mate is usually assigned to a damage control team.

John

[Jeff V]

So many wonderful things out there. It is neat to see the history that the members own. Thanks for sharing! I will never get to sleep at this rate!
jeff

[Christopher G.]

I have a question.....Do all the original's have the lazy "A" on the makers name & are there any fakes with the the lazy "A" ?

Thanks...

[FW 200]

Thanks for the comments, guys. It's the history, indeed-since joining this organization the stuff I've learned is mind boggling!!! I can't wait to log on each day!! Charlie

[John R.]

I have a question.....Do all the original's have the lazy "A" on the makers name & are there any fakes with the the lazy "A" ?

Thanks...

Short answer is maybe, depends on the casting process for the fake. Depends on whether the faker knows about it. Each badge has to be evaluated based on a number of variables, not one. To me, the most important is the die flaws, then the maker's mark. Pins, hinges, then hooks. Total package has to be evaluated since the reproduction badges are constantly mutating like an evil bug. John