need pics of auxillary cruisers by FO

[gaz]

hi i am going to look at an auxillary cruisers badge by the maker F.O. over the weekend i need some good clear pics of obverse and reverse also makers mark and any details to look out for i would be grateful for any help on this one as i want to be sure before i make a purchase can anyone please help.
kind regards gaz

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Gaz, here is mine. I only have these two shots to hand, but I hope they will be of some use to you? As you can see this one is a late war zinc badge with only a bit of the gilt finish left.


Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Reverse.

[gaz]

thanks ade thats a great help, has anyone got any more or specificly any pointers to watch out for.did they all have the thin pin set up?
ps ade hows the trailer coming on
regards gaz

[Andy B.]

thanks ade thats a great help, has anyone got any more or specificly any pointers to watch out for.did they all have the thin pin set up?
ps ade hows the trailer coming on
regards gaz

He is the thread I used to help me buy my fo Aux. Cruiser badge.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=31178
I hope that helps.
Andy B.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hello Gaz,

Here are some pictures of an original Friedrich Orth Auxiliary Cruiser Badge from my collection. In addition to the photos, here are some measurements for the badge. The hinge should have a curved flange, top and bottom and the hinge should be soldered into a recess having the same shape as the hinge itself. I have only ever seen these badges by f.o. with the vertical needle pin setup. The catch should be round wire stock, formed into a question mark shape '?' and soldered into a hole at the bottom reverse. The f.o. marking should be in relief. I am only aware of originals made in zinc.
height ------------------------------------------ 57.20mm
width ------------------------------------------- 44.60mm
thickness ---------------------------------------- 2.54mm
eagle wingspan (widest point) -------------------- 27.41mm
eagle height (top of head to bottom of swastika) -- 14.53mm
weight ------------------------------------------ 26 grams (approx.)
Best regards! Tom
PS Let me know if you need any more pictures or other info.

[Tom Yanacek]

reverse:

[Tom Yanacek]

Some more pictures...

[Tom Yanacek]

another...

[Tom Yanacek]

another still...

[Tom Yanacek]

The hinge end. (Notice how the hinge is set into a recess.)

[Tom Yanacek]

The maker marking should look exactly like this. The marking is (raised) in relief. There should be no flaw at the top of the 'o'. Best of luck on your quest!

[gaz]

thanks everyone for your help i will go look at the badge armed with the information provided if it turns out to be a good one i will post here once i have bought it your help is very much appreciated
kind regards and many thanks gaz

[gaz]

pics of my new badge excuse the photography and thanks to all that helped me on this thread

[gaz]

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