Sean.E Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hello Gents,Does this badge appear to be correct?? Any idea of the maker???Thanks you for looking>Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardT Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hello Gents,Does this badge appear to be correct?? Any idea of the maker???Thanks you for looking>SeanSean, I think if you re-sized the images you might get some asnwers. The images are too small to show much detailed needed to ID the manufacturer.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Here's another piece of the puzzle that arrived today. A little worn but pretty decent shape.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gordon Williamson Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Very nice. I'm not a big fan of everything Schwerin did, but thier Destroyer Badge was lovely and this is really attractive example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hello!I agree. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Here's another piece of the puzzle that arrived today. A little worn but pretty decent shape."a little worn", indeed....what a nice badge in fine shape!joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hello!Beautifull Schwerin Destroyer Badge. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Hello all,I'm recently in the process of learning more about destroyer documents and badges. And one item that keeps me busy in my early stages, is the following unmarked badge. It has been discussed partially on the WAF, and most seem to go for B.H.Mayer. It's not that I question originality in the first place, but wouldn't one expect a round C-wire catch? Is it possible this one has a resoldered catch? Thanks for any clarification,Laurens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Hello Laurens,Some similar in the pin fittings, but it's definitely not a Mayer. There are a number of differences to the obverse die characteristics compared to Mayer pieces, particularly around the bow of the destroyer. The Mayer bow is more pronounced and sharper. Some differences in the waves also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Thank you for your input, Gordon. I try to find makers that use this kind of reverse setup, and then look for similarities in the obverse. Quite a difficult task, that is If Mayer is out of the question, I believe an unmarked Steinhauer & Luck comes near regarding the setup. Someone mentioned F&BL too, but I don't have any pictures on file from the latter. May I know what your feeling tell you, Gordon?All the best,Laurens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Its a tough call. I've checked through the images I have but can't see an exact match. The bows look very blunt, compared with what I'd normally expect to see. This comparison should show what I mean.It would be easier with a scan rather than a photo as the badge is obviously tilted back away from the camera. This would give vertical distortion but should not effect horizontal which is what would effect the bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hello all,Since a few days, I can look back to the following items with much pride. These are my first steps in the world of Kriegsmarine, and I'm quite pleased with the documents from Torpedoboot Wolf and the latest JFS Destroyer badge. For a change, the badge holds quite some of its original finish...Best regards,Laurens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Detail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 VERY nice example of both the badge, and the early document from the F.d.T. Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hello!Very nice,thanks for sharing.congratulation. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurens Q Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thank you gentlemen!The document was a planned purchase, as I share much interest in Torpedoboot Wolf (lost with approx. 20 crew members near Dunkirk, late 1941). The destroyer badge fell out of the sky only a few days later, but I couldn't resist to buy it...Laurens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenberg Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Cool document and well preserved badge! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thank you gentlemen!The document was a planned purchase, as I share much interest in Torpedoboot Wolf (lost with approx. 20 crew members near Dunkirk, late 1941). The destroyer badge fell out of the sky only a few days later, but I couldn't resist to buy it...LaurensYou were right to grab that Destroyer. Its easy to find tombak badges with good finish but to find a zinker with so much original finish intact is a rare treat indeed. This one is a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Arne S Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) Hi Guys !I got this Destroyer badge for some weeks ago .It is the first time I see an Destroyer Badge with such pinupset . It has been suggested that this badge could have been made by Pets & Lorenz . They used this pinsetup .Jan Arne Edited February 3, 2008 by Jan Arne S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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