U-BOAT BADGE Opinions needed...

[Waffen-Mike]

Hello All

Just purchased this U-Boat Badge and thought I would post pictures for comment as to originality. It is maker-marked, I believe with a "4" (Steinhauer & Luck) and is in overall very nice condition. Thanks for your response.
Best Regards
Mike

[Waffen-Mike]

The reverse...

[Waffen-Mike]

The maker-mark...

[Waffen-Mike]

A close-up of the eagle...

[Waffen-Mike]

I forgot to mention, I was told this may have been French made is there any truth to that? A close-up of the hinge...

[Waffen-Mike]

The catch (the needle points upward at the tip)...

[Waffen-Mike]

One final shot, the rudder and prop...

[tinmantis]

I don't think that's a '4' Mike... get your glasses on!
jon

[Waffen-Mike]

I don't think that's a '4' Mike... get your glasses on!
jon

What is the maker-mark on this badge? I believed it to be a "4", but it may not be. Is it even original?
Bets Regards
Mike

[Frank Heukemes]

It looks good, but it is the first one of its kind that I have seen!

[tinmantis]

a French mark?
jon

[Frank Heukemes]

Got more pics of that mark, Mike?

[Waffen-Mike]

Got more pics of that mark, Mike?

Frank, I am providing 6 more pictures of the maker-mark found on this U-boat badge. The follow photos are taken from different points of view. The maker-mark is very small, so this is the best I can do. Thanks, Mike

[Waffen-Mike]

A shot from the top of the maker-mark looking toward the bottom of the badge...

[Waffen-Mike]

a direct shot...