Schwerin U-Boat Hardware Comparison

[Darrell]

Here are 2 Schwerin U-Boats with "similar" reverse hardware. However, it appears one has a different pin and maker mark. Are these both considered ok? Just variations?

[Jody]

Schwerin Berlin

Hi Darrell,
Schwerin did use different size maker marks and I have noticed a slight difference in pins too.

Look at my two examples and you can also see the slight differnces. I will say this, the pin on the 2nd U-boat posted by you really does have a different look to it (it looks thicker).

Regards,
Jody

1st type U-boat by Schwerin (notice maker mark):

[Jody]

U-boat

2nd type by Schwerin Berlin-notice the maker mark (Vet obtained almost 35 years ago): Do you see the flaw up the upper wing? I jhave noticed this on many 2nd pattern U-boat badges. Several have suggested it was caused by driving in the pin on the hinge.

[Jody]

U-boat

2nd pattern U-boat (side view showing cross-hatched pin):

[Darrell]

Thanks Jody,

It appears that most of the Schwerin "early" pin styles have a shape similar to a "65" EK1. Whereas, like you say, the second one I posted above is almost like it is a "26" EK1 style (thicker at the base)

[John R.]

Darrell,

We had a long thread a year or two ago comparing all the different variations of the Schwerin U-boat badge including the size of the letters, eagle head, top wing and catch. Do a search and you will find it here someplace. We came up with 4 basic styles. John

[Martin W]

Darrel,

while we are on the topic of Schwerin's i beleive this is the later or third type of the tombak badges.It is unmarked and has a long silver pin and an upside-down hinge.

Regards,Martin

[Darrell]

Hi Martin,

I thought I read somewhere, where people leaned towards this type as a Deumer? Maybe got my wires crossed?

[Martin W]

Darrel,

actually it was Steinhauer & Luck.There was a resemblance between this particular badge and one illustrated in a period S&L catalog.
Most beleive it is a late pattern tombak Schwerin.

Regards,Martin.

[Darrell]

Darrel,

actually it was Steinhauer & Luck.There was a resemblance between this particular badge and one illustrated in a period S&L catalog.
Most beleive it is a late pattern tombak Schwerin.

Regards,Martin.

That could have been. Memory is fading

[George Stimson]

Here's an example with the upside-down hinge....

[Darrell]

Here's an example with the upside-down hinge....

The thing that sticks with me (especially George's example), is that gawd awful schnaz on that bird ... Schwerin written all over that one

[George Stimson]

.... and with the Schwerin maker mark.

[John R.]

We discussed this badge, although without a mark, in this thread:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...t=upside+hinge

John