Schwerin U-Boat - Early Pattern

[NOR_collector]

I'm glad you finally found the long wanted Schwering u-boat badge Darrell

[Jeff V]

Hi Darrell, That is a wonderful badge in superb condition! Congrats!
best wishes,
jeff

[Darrell]

Thanks again guys.

Andre, yes. It joins my other non-mm'd Schwerin

[NOR_collector]

They look so great!!
Now you have to make a complete collection of both mm and non mm Schwerin

[Darrell]

They look so great!!
Now you have to make a complete collection of both mm and non mm Schwerin

After I win the next Lottery

[John R.]

The most probable timeline for these badges:

1. Thin neck, maker's mark #1 (large letters), tombak, wire catch
2. Thin neck, maker's mark #2, tombak, flat catch
3. Thick neck, maker's mark #2, tombak, flat catch
4. Thick neck, no maker's mark, tombak, flat catch
5. Thick neck, no maker's mark, zinc

I have not included the badge with the upside down catch with and without the maker mark nor the Juncker style with and without the maker mark.

John

[Darrell]

John,

What's your take on the "C" vs. "Elongated C" Catch as per Tim's recollection?

[John R.]

There was the "C" wire catch found in all kinds of shapes. I think the lack of strength of the wire catch is why Schwerin went to the flat catch. I know of no other catches that apply to this badge. John