Auxiliary Cruiser R.S opinions

[kfs]

Hello
What are you think about this Rudolf Souval Auxiliary Cruiser
Original ? pre 1945 ?
The Finish is new i think

Thanks for your opinions

[kfs]

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[Norm F]

Hi Kris,

It's a Staegemeir copy.

Best regards,
---Norm

[kfs]

Thanks Norm
Any other opinions ?
The Hook on the Stagemeir look diefferent to my Badge here

[5ribbonbar]

I would agree that it is a reproduction...little doubt from the Stagemeir group of ciminals.

The details are a little soft on the front, and if I am not mistaken, I think most Souvals had a noticeable lacquer on the front under the gilding. I do not see any evidence of this here.

I have an original Souval Auxilary Crusier, and will try and get a photo of the lacquer I am talking about and post it.

I hope maybe that we are wrong for your sake, but I think most will say it is not good.

Cheers,

Glen

[Norm F]

The Hook on the Stagemeir look diefferent to my Badge here

Despite the different catch attachment, it's classic Staegemeir in all the details and finish.

Best regards,
---Norm

[kfs]

Thanks for your opinions
Its not in my Hand and I pass on it

[Martin W]

Definately a Staegemeir IMO.

Like many other of his KM badges it has that typical "blue" finish on the reverse.

Here is an example of a Souval badge that i consider to be of wartime production.It features a "blackened" globe,rectangular sheet metal hinge and a long needle pin that usually extends beyond the base of the badge.

Regards,Martin.