Destroyer Badge authenticity?

[Vaughn O.]

Here's one that may have a chance? Or not. Comments appreciated.

[Norm F]

Hi Vaughn,

This is the rare Tombak Destroyer generally attributed to FLL, Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid. The early FLLs are all uncommon, and attribution is based upon a range of badges bearing similar hardware variations.

The silvered reverse on these is usually treated to a dark colour and I think your example has been heavily polished. The base metal on these is a lesser quality that tends to develop those small cracks.

Here's another from John T.'s site.

Best regards,
---Norm

[Darrell]

Norm, looks like this maker had an issue with the badge's stress cracking on the reverse. Appears to be similar cracks on both examples shown.

[Vaughn O.]

Norm, Thank you so much for your comments.

[Christopher G.]

Nice one Vaughn...its always a plus when its good and rare!

Regards,
Chris G.

[BubbaZ]

I agree, this is rare tombak Destroyer attributed to FLL based on reverse hardware
Cheers,
Hubert

[Blued]

Great piece, I really like the look of it!