Worn and Repaired High Seas Fleet Badge - is it real?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any opinions on this worn High Seas Fleet badge with repaired catch. Thanks.

[vacollector]

I'm seeing signs of casting. It could be a reproduction, but I am going to let others way in.

[BubbaZ]

IMO extremely worn tombak Schwerin HSF with replaced catch
Cheers,
Hubert

[John W. Krueger]

Here's a close-up of the hinge and replaced catch.

[Martin W]

Looks like a well worn original tombak Schwerin with repaired catch.


Cheers,Martin.

[vacollector]

The up close pictures really change the view of the worms points. I retract my previous post.

[John W. Krueger]

I thank all who have helped me with this badge.