Aux Cruiser Badge

[Thunderdutch]

DEar Collectors I would like to ask you for opinion about this Cruiser Badge. Thank you

[JustinG]

I think this has a chance. Please get a better shot of the eagle, one that isn't so blurred.
Interesting that the rivet on the reverse didn't fully extend to the backplate holding the globe if that is a dimple from the rivet that attaches the globe to the badge.
NormF did a great job with classifications of the Hilfskreuzerabzeichen. Some other interesting points are near the sail and wreath, there is a bit of metal that is obtrusive to the reverse of the badge. Clearly seen in the backside shot you provided.
Please take a profile shot also of the reverse hinge and how it is attached to the backplate.

Thanks,
JustinG

[BubbaZ]

I agree with Justin, looks like original wartime compatible Souval
Cheers,
Hubert

[Martin W]

I also think that it is a good wartime compatible Souval.

There is no rivet on these R.S awards,they are of one piece construction with no separately attached globe.

Cheers,Martin.

[JustinG]

Hmm. Interesting, the RS being a one piece construction. So then why would the dye create this flaw on the back where a "rivet" might be? The Reference section showed an obverse eagle design but didn't showcase a Reverse of the RS Hilfskreuzer badge. Thanks for the clarification MartinW.

Best Regards,
JustinG

[Norm F]

That blob off the midline on the reverse is likely just a drop of solder from a messy job when attaching the catch -- not a die flaw. Here's Martin's example in the database thread:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...48#post1947048

Best regards,
---Norm

[upbeek]

Norm,
Yes that was curious for me too , but alls good a nice badge !

Kind regards Chay