Hsf Badge, Mm Schwerin Berlin

[Van]

Morning all, I have a chance to pick this HSF Badge up, what do you think...
I appreciate any help. thanks..
Van

[Van]

back

[Van]

closer, looks like a name etched into the back??

[John R.]

Nice original zinc badge. John

[Van]

Thanks John for the quick response, I do believe I may get this badge, has to be one of the most striking HSF badge I have seen with the most of the silver finish present.
Van

[rhudspith]

Good zinc, seems to retain a good proportion of finish to the wreath, the boat and waves would have originally been dark silver/grey finish though, not the bright silver as it is now in case you were not aware

[John R.]

Yes, as Rob points out the finish is worn which is to be expected with this piece---clearly used on a uniform since it has the name on the reverse. To me, this is a really nice badge with provenance. John

[Van]

I cant wait to get this badge,, thanks for the information. I did read this post
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/asso...al_Article.php
a while back and forgot about the bright silver finish under the darker silver finish.
I really like the bright silver better, just kinda says "HERE I AM" LOL.. if you know what I mean.. I hope when I get the badge I can make out the name and see if there is any archives out there and find out what ship he was assigned to...
Anyone have any idea where I could look for such information. Thanks for any help on this.
Van

[rhudspith]

Hi Van,

If the sailor was not an officer and did not serve on u-boats you will probably not be able to track him down. Perhaps the only way would be if he was captured and service history came out in the interegation / pow reports.

If you have any luck let me know

Rob