Unmarked Hilfskreuzer

[Martin W]

Hi guys,

does anyone have a HSK badge in their collection with the same reverse hardware as this one posted below?
If so,can you supply weight and measurements?

Cheers,Martin.

[Martin W]

Here is the obverse of the badge.It has similar characteristics as the two piece Foerster & Barth type badges.

Cheers,Martin.

[JustinG]

Hi Martin,
I wish I could help. That looks like a nice Aux. Cruiser.
The detail of the viking is really crisp. The eagle's eye, is that just accented by a scanner or other light source or is that defect shown on the obverse a true defect?

A nice piece. You have a great collection. Do you have any books yet on KM awards? I am unaware if you do.

Regards,
JustinG

[Martin W]

Hi Justin,

to be honest i am not 100% sure on this one right now and it is the weight that concerns me.Although the basemetal appears to be zinc it only weighs 24.3 gms.Other zincers i have of two piece construction weigh in between 29.2 and 33.4 gms,hence my original question.
It is a little thinner that the other badges which may account for the loss in weight?
BTW,this badge came with a COA from Detlev.

As far as KM award books go,i am eagerly awaiting the publication of Gordon Williamson's new book on KM awards,coming from Bender Publishing soon.

Regards,Martin.

[JustinG]

Interesting,

This was the first I had heard about G. Williamson's book. I believe Sascha Weber is also working on a book as well dealing with KM badges specifically.
I look forward to that release as well.

I will keep a look out for that in the future.

Best of luck with your badge.
Regards,
JustinG