Opinions wanted on two U Boat Badges

[Jelle M.]

Agree, the Schwerin is a poor fake.
Poor detail, signs of pitting everywhere.. one to avoid.

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Nightstalker, and also Hubert.
Thanks very much for the extra information Hubert, I shall enjoy following your link in order to increase my knowledge.
Thanks,
Peter

[AndyC]

Peter,
It is not even close to original tombak Schwerin, all is wrong here.
- wrong obverse design and weak details indicating a casting;
- wrong complete hardware, which is typical for postwar reproductions;
- wrong maker's mark;
- wrong internal and external cutouts.
All accepted Schwerin variants can be found here:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...59#post5404659
Cheers,
Hubert

That confirm my first thought about this badge



Andy

[peterwyndavies]

Hi Andy,
Thanks,
Since you are in agreement with Hubert, no one can argue with that.
Peter

[peterwyndavies]

Hi again,
I have just come across this U Boat Badge by Freidrich Orth. I note that on the reverse the circle is located centrally under the fo, rather than being displaced slightly to the right as in the correct original Badge at the start of this thread. Am I correct that this particular badge is therefore a reoproduction. I attach some pics.
Thanks,
Peter

[Norm F]

Hi again,
I have just come across this U Boat Badge by Freidrich Orth. I note that on the reverse the circle is located centrally under the fo, rather than being displaced slightly to the right as in the correct original Badge at the start of this thread. Am I correct that this particular badge is therefore a reoproduction. I attach some pics.
Thanks,
Peter

Hi Peter,

No, it's fine too. The circle on the Orth badges is punched in by hand after the fact, so the location varies. In fact, if you see a bunch with the circle in precisely the same spot that would be suspicious!

Best regards,
---Norm

[BubbaZ]

Hi Peter,

No, it's fine too. The circle on the Orth badges is punched in by hand after the fact, so the location varies. In fact, if you see a bunch with the circle in precisely the same spot that would be suspicious!

Best regards,
---Norm

I agree, it's original FO zincer
Cheers,
Hubert

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Norm and Hubert,
Great to be able to learn these facts. Thanks for your time and effort.
Peter