Destroyer L/21

[christian]

Dear all,

what do you think about this destroyer badge L/21. The needle ist non magnetic .

Merry Christmas,
Chris

[christian]

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[George Stimson]

The pin and maker's mark look good for this manufacturer.

[christian]

Thanks for your answer, George. I have a genuine Uboatbadge from L/21 in my collection and if i compare the needle system i can see they are made similar.

Foerster and Barth is never listed as a manufacturer of the destroyer badge. Does anyone of a sure good one from this manufacturer ?

Chris

[George Stimson]

I don't have such a badge, but I do have F&B on my list of makers of the Destroyer Badge.

[christian]

Does anyone have such a destroyer badge in his collection.

I read an old thread where Lorenzo showed his badge. Lorenzo: Did you make some research about this badge ?

Greetings,
Chris

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Christian,

Your badge is textbook L/21 in every respect.

Cheers, Frank

[John T]

I had one a while ago, it had the same reverse feature of the extra metal on the edge of the right side...I agree with the fellows who say it is good, John

[Lorenzo Brown]

Does anyone have such a destroyer badge in his collection.

I read an old thread where Lorenzo showed his badge. Lorenzo: Did you make some research about this badge ?

Greetings,
Chris

Hi Christian. Sorry to post late on this.

No, I haven't done any additional research but I agree that the badge is original. When I first posted my thread I had not actually seen another L/21 Destroyer badge. Somewhat rare I think.

Since then I have seen John's and now yours, all three with the same flanged reverse (as John mentioned.) I also now see on yours the remnants of gold gilt on the wreath which did not appear on mine and was a question I had on my original thread. Interesting,as it would appear that they applied a Grey/silver basecoat to the wreath and then overlaid that with gold which apparantly does not adhere well to the badge.