Opinions on U-Boat badge...

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Dear Colleagues,

May I have some experienced opinions on the U-Boat badge? It is maker marked R.S. . I look forward to your comments and responses.Thank you.

Cheers!

Michael Collins

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Back of Medal...

Pin up...

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Angle...

Pin detail. You opinions will be most appreciated.

MC

[skip]

Looks like a rather nasty cast copy IMO.

Skip

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thank you skip...

I appreciate you opinion. I am concerned about the metal around the pin anchor. I am sorry about the rough images; these were sent to me as I am considering this badge for purchase.

Any others?

Cheers!

Michael Collins

[Philippe DB]

Hi Michael,

I can only agree with Skip, stay away from that badge.

KR
Philippe

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thank you Philippe...

You affirmation is a great help. The R.S. seems ok; it's the molding flaws that concern me; would you agree?

Does anyone have an RS Badge to compare?

Cheers!

Michael Collins

[skip]

Michael,

If you want to learn about UBoot badge have a look at this great site from our very own Gordon Williamson:

http://www.btinternet.com/~gordonwil...egsmarine2.htm

Skip

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thank you Skip!

I will stop at that site for a look. Here is a post I discovered that makes me wonder if the casting points for the catch are prone to sloppiness;

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81603&page=2&pp=15&highlight=RS

Let me know what you think...
Cheers!

MC

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Wow!

That was an informative site Skip; I think I see your point. This Badge is interesting regarding its detail. The R. S. looks ok to me. Perhaps I am too wishful...these photos don't help much as they are unclear.

Here was another post I found. Notice the pin holder spilling...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33860&highlight=RS''




I am seeking some additional photos any others who hold an RS Badge?

Respectfully,

Michael Collins

[mrg]

Hi all, to my knowledge R.S u-boat awards are not noted for the professional reverse look. It is very hard to tell with pics like these and yet it does not cry out fake. Saying that i dont like the eagles head, no proper look at the hinge, and would not buy on pictures like these.Hope this is of some help.

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thank you mrg; your observations are appreciated. I have requested a better photo of the hinge. I think this will be most telling...

Cheers!

Michael Collins