U-boat Clasp Opinions, Please

[Dennis GT]

Hi Everyone,
I just got this U-boat Clasp. I need your opinions. I know this badge is a tuff one. I looked up this badge and read every thread. I have the Badge in hand, but if it is not right, I can return it. The badge looks to be Zink, I see a small notch at the base of the catch.
Height 24
Length 76 mm
Weight 19 Grams
Thank you all for the help..
Dennis

[Dennis GT]

Nmm

Mm

[Dennis GT]

Sub

[Dennis GT]

Catch

[Ludwig]

Junk!

[rhudspith]

Junk!

Agree, looks like a cast copy, poor detail and raised bevel edges on the reverse of the wreath.

[NOR_collector]

This is not a good one. I would send it back!

/André

[Al P]

A poor casting.


Al

[Jody]

U-boat Clasp

Hi Dennis,
Pure junk, the finish is not even correct on it. Please compare the blurred details on your piece to my example.

Regards,
Jody

[Dennis GT]

Thanks Ed!

I want to thank all of you who took the time to look at this and post a opinion.
I shall return it, a little wiser. Thanks to you I saved $$$.

Dennis

[Martin W]

Dennis,

good to know you didn't lose your money.

Regards,Martin.

[John Cooper]

All - I am no expert on these badges and do not own one but I have a question for you. Besides the difference in detail on the front of the badge can you provide photos of the reverse to campare \ contrast the makers mark. Additionally can you provide photos of the top edge.

I was able to look at this and there is clear evidence of casting marks that when compared to a known repro stood out.

This is not to say it is not a copy but just to educate myself a bit more.

Thanks

John

[NOR_collector]

Here are some pictures of the reverse on a original badge.

[John Cooper]

NOR - thanks your photos make this very clear.

John