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    #1

    gwl uboat

    This is my first post. I would appreciate your opinions of this GWL Uboat badge. Thanks.
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    gwl uboat

    and the reverse. Sorry about the size
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      GWL U-BOAT

      Compare:
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        REVERSE

        Reverse.
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          #5
          Sorry Bruce but it's a fake. Totally wrong for a GWL badge. Notice the front of the sub where it meets the wreath, the shape of the leaves on the wreath, the makers mark is wrong (to small), and the bump in front of the conning tower, eagles head, etc. Original GWL U-boat badges are of very good quality in regards to detail and the hinge and clasp are cast as part of the badge. This one is no good.

          Cheers,
          Brett

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            gwl uboat

            thank you everyone for your help

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              #7
              I agree that it is a fake but note that there are TWO types of good GWL U-Boat badges. One is of the type that Bill Stump shows (cast in hinge, catch and cut out swastika). The other type has a solid swastika and seperate hinge and catch:
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              Cheers, Frank

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                #8
                Hi,
                this is also one of the second type GWL badges.
                All the best Merdock
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                  back
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                    #10
                    ANOTHER EXAMPLE

                    Here is an example I have in my reproduction files. I have never seen one of this type that I thought was original.
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                      REVERSE

                      Reverse of the badge.
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                        #12
                        Hi,
                        Bill even though yours looks similar look close and you will see difference's the eagles head the flag and the little lump on the deck under the flag.
                        i've had this badge 30 years which i no is no indication but were it came from there is a very strong chance 95%.
                        All the best Merdock

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by merdock
                          Hi,
                          Bill even though yours looks similar look close and you will see difference's the eagles head the flag and the little lump on the deck under the flag.
                          i've had this badge 30 years which i no is no indication but were it came from there is a very strong chance 95%.
                          All the best Merdock
                          You have better eyes than mine. All I see is slight differences in hand finishing. Here is the eagle on my badge. I can't see any difference on yours.
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                            FLAG AND DECK GUN

                            Here is the flag and deck gun in close up. Again, other than the hand finishing, I see no difference.
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                              MARKING, FLAG AND DECKGUN REVERSE

                              Here is a close up of the reverse marking, deck gun and flag.
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