Opinions on this U-boot frontspange award document

[kale010]

Hi Guys,

I would like some opinions on this U-boot frontspange award document. I am no expert in this field, but this document is being offered to me.

The picture is not the best there is, but hoping for some answers.

Thanks in advance.
Bob

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[Hank C.]

Hard to tell with one blurry "in a frame" picture. It appears that it could be okay, but definitely better pix needed.

best
Hank

[kale010]

ok Guys,

I finally was able to get pictures when the award was removed from the frame.

Any opinions on it are welcome, including a value.

Thanks in advance.

Bob


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[kale010]

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[hucks216]

Looks fine to me. There are 2 Karl Rode's listed in the Ubootwaffe database - one was killed at the Battle Of The River Plate in 1939 and also this one...

Rode Karl

OMaschMt

15.11.1914

U-26. U-34. U-64. U-124. U-504. UIT-21

As for value, the DN Price Guide lists it at 350 Euros but obviously condition will affect that price (and it is only a guide) - is the citation glued to a board for instance?

[kale010]

Looks fine to me. There are 2 Karl Rode's listed in the Ubootwaffe database - one was killed at the Battle Of The River Plate in 1939 and also this one...

Rode Karl

OMaschMt

15.11.1914

U-26. U-34. U-64. U-124. U-504. UIT-21

As for value, the DN Price Guide lists it at 350 Euros but obviously condition will affect that price (and it is only a guide) - is the citation glued to a board for instance?

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes it is glued to a board unfortunately

[kale010]

Could someone take a look at this again. As i am being told it is a photocopy.

Thanks in advance.

Bob

[hucks216]

I don't know the ins & outs of how good photocopiers are now days but the signature looks like an originally applied one rather than a photocopy of one.

[Hank C.]

I don't know the ins & outs of how good photocopiers are now days but the signature looks like an originally applied one rather than a photocopy of one.

I agree...possibly if you look from an angle, can you tell if any of the typing is embedded into the paper (periods are notorious for that)? IF it's a photocopy, it'll be completely flat.

best
Hank

edit: Also, if you have it in hand, make a photocopy of it, and see how it comes out.

[RichardT]

Also check the pencil notation above the rank. You should be able to tell whether or not it's graphite.

Richard