Ways to test and to measure those Kriegs badges

[JustinG]

Greetings all,

I have been trying to help Sascha Weber with his new book in supplying images of a badge of mine.

I am wanting to supply him with information on weights, measurements and makeup of material for things like the badge and pin.
Now, The pin is the maker marked "O" 1st model so I know that it is a zinc piece.
A small postal scale can help for the weight, do I need small calipers to help with the size? or is a metric ruler or such a better way?

Please, let me hear your suggestions:

Here is a shot of the pin housing for you all. as well as the catch. My best guess is that the catch is zinc as well since the bodning and seam is pretty good and usually I would expect to see a difference and perhaps a more corse or non uniform appearance if it was another base metal.

Your help is appreciated.

JustinG

[JustinG]

The catch of the Schnellboot 1st model

[JustinG]

Here's a shot of the badge with needle pin in the badge catch.

Regards,
Justin G.

[Jeff V]

Hi Justin, your badge needs to be discussed.

For obtaining weights for a badge use a precise scale. Forget a postal scale. There are some real nice digital scales in the $60.00 to $100.00 range. For measurements I recommend a digital claiper from Harbor Freight Tools. For around $20.00 you will be able to switch from metric to SAE. Other than the poor batteries that come with it, one of these are about the best bargain out there for the hobby. Forget about using a ruler. Completely worthless.

best wishes,
jeff

[John R.]

Please post front and back images and lets see what it is. Probably one that some believe to be S&L but they could be post war reassembly issues by that maker. This badge has always been a bit controversial and we will not solve the issue here.

For weights and measurements, please study this thread:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...t=measurements

I have attached a couple images from it but this is how it is done. Thanks to Sparks for these.


John

[John R.]

measurements

[John R.]

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[JustinG]

I am sorry.... I mistyped. The badge I was displaying is not a schwerin. It is a maker marked "o" which some have attributed to Steinhauer and Luck.

I apologize for the confusion. Here is a shot of the back.

Regards,
JustinG

[JustinG]

The front full on.


Once again, I am sorry for the confusion.