Schwerin HSF catch opinion

[udimension]

Hi for all members.

I need your expert opinions concerning the catch of one Schwerin HSF badge.

In the High Seas Fleet Study by Mike Kenny, i could see this kind of catch and hinge pin :




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Herewith now pictures of a HSF badge.
I need to know what you think of this catch : original ? repaired ?








Many tanks

[DaveNZ]

It looks like badge number 4 to me;

cross hatched hinge pin;

"C" catch with flattened base but no catchplate.

[Rylan]

It is the correct type of catch for this badge, however IMO there's a chance it may have been repaired. The two things I am a bit concerned with is the amount of solder used, it looks a bit excessive compared to others I have seen. Also the patina seems a bit off? I'm not confident enough to say yay or nay, but these are just some humble observations..

[John R.]

Good photos you provided. Yes, original badge, but could you post front view shots to take a look at the finish.

I agree with you, it looks like it is possible that the catch had some extra work done to it at some point.

John

[udimension]

Herewith some pictures of the front.


With flash :




Without flash :






Michel

[Rylan]

Very nice badge, even if the catch is repaired it looks great good photos as well.

[John R.]

I would not worry about the catch. The cross hatch pin makes this a nice find.