Opinions wanted on U Boat badge

[peterwyndavies]

I would be grateful for opinions on this U Boat badge, which I think is a reproduction. I attach some pics.
Thanks,
Peter

[peterwyndavies]

Pic of reverse

[Norm F]

I would say a typical original Friedrich Orth zinc U-boat badge, MC# 5.6.1 in the comprehensive classification system.

Best regards,
---Norm

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Norm,
The beak looked a little odd to me.
Peter

[BubbaZ]

I agree with Norm, no worries here.
Cheers,
Hubert

[Giel VW]

I agree, nice textbook badge!

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Hubert and Giel,
Peter

[peterwyndavies]

Norm,
Looking at the classification table, I'm a bit puzzled by the 5.6.1 entry that states that the badge is marked "f o,"but then it states that it is not marked "o." Not sure what is meant by this.
Thanks,
Peter

[Norm F]

Hi Peter,

Here's a Type 1 (UC# 5.6.1) and a Type 2 (UC# 5.6.2). The "f.o." mark is always in relief, being a feature of the reverse die. The "o" stamp is incuse near the bottom in the Type 2, and is produced from a separately applied tool.

Best regards,
---Norm

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Norm,
That makes it perfectly clear, and I can also see the different lengths of the crosspieces on the f, the type 1 being longer than in the type 2.
Thanks for taking the time to explain,
Peter