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    need pics of auxillary cruisers by FO

    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

    #2
    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.

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      #3
      Reverse.

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        #4
        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

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          #5
          Originally posted by 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
          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.
          Collecting minis and KVKs

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            #6
            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.
            Last edited by Tom Yanacek; 07-08-2004, 10:59 PM.
            Mihi libertas necessest!

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              reverse:
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                #8
                Some more pictures...
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                  #9
                  another...
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                    #10
                    another still...
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                      #11
                      The hinge end. (Notice how the hinge is set into a recess.)
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                        #12
                        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!
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                        Last edited by Tom Yanacek; 07-08-2004, 11:01 PM.
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                          #13
                          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

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                            pics of my new badge excuse the photography and thanks to all that helped me on this thread
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                              pic2
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