E-Boat first form opinions please

[JamesT]

This E-Boat first form is most likely a period time piece (Flatback) i am not 100% sure since this is a very contraversionel piece.

What do you experts think of this one?

Many thanks

[JamesT]

the flat-back rear

[JamesT]

and the brooch fittings

[Norm F]

Hi James,

This is a known reproduction and is typically very heavy in the range of 44-45 grams.

You can see another example in this thread which in turn links to another thread:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=531738

One of these worked its way into the first German edition of "Die Kriegsabzeichen der Kriegsmarine" but it was removed for the English edition of the "The Kriegsmarine Awards".

Best regards,
---Norm

(Just adding an upright view so we don't have to crank our necks. )

[Jody]

S-boot

Hi James,
Norm is correct, this badge is no good. I have seen several of these around lately.

Regards,
Jody

[JamesT]

OK thanks Gentlemen

[BubbaZ]

I agree, not a flatback, just a fake similiar to Morigi repros.
Cheers,
Hubert