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Originally posted by xrz100 View PostHello gents,
I am new to this forum and I am more into reproducing S boat in very detail. Insignia is more a side interest her.
If you don't mind, can you tell me why this badge is a fake? And how can I distinguies them from real badges?
Thanks
Christian
Let us know if you have any questions after you have read them. Just too much wrong with this badge and I believe we have seen it before in any case.
John
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Originally posted by xrz100 View PostIf you don't mind, can you tell me why this badge is a fake? And how can I distinguies them from real badges?
Thanks
Christian
As John and Jody have said, the key is to search the forums for photos of originals and compare them closely to the fake. As you gain experience it will become easier and easier.
Having said that, it's not all that easy finding great photos of these badges, especially since all too often they are found refinished. The original gilding has usually faded to grey over time.
As a brief summary, there are three versions of the Schwerin 2nd pattern zinc S-Boat badge:
1) maker marked with cut-out swastika arms and flag
2) maker marked with solid (not cut-out) swastika and flag
3) unmarked (with cut-outs)
Examples to follow.
Best regards,
---Norm
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And finally, here's the sort of side-by-side comparison you have to do to appreciate the differences between an original and the fake badge posted by soldier at the top of the thread. After a while it becomes second nature to see the differences in the hardware, finish and internal cutouts.
Best regards,
---NormAttached Files
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Originally posted by Terrence View Post... its like reading a good book, always enjoyable., another good resource for studying badges is a good reference book. All three of these Schwerin variants are shown in detail in "The Kriegsmarine Awards" Volume II on pages 628 to 634, including a period photo of the badge in wear.
Best regards,
---Norm
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