IJSBEER Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I have no doubt as to the WW2 authenticity of this 2.5 inch badge, yet I wonder how cap ornaments like this (i.e. without boreholes) were actually worn in daily practice? Also, could someone please fill me in on the true meaning of the abbreviation of "Masch. Büro". My gut instinct tells me that this very device once belonged to a U-boat machinist on board of a submarine belonging to the 23rd flotilla. I've no bloody clue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hello, Maschinen Buro , Perhaps ? roughly translated Machine Room , or Maschinisten Buro, that is Machinists Office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJSBEER Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) On 08/04/2019 at 03:21, Bayern said: Hello, Maschinen Buro , Perhaps ? roughly translated Machine Room , or Maschinisten Buro, that is Machinists Office Thank you kindly, Bayern, for your suggestion. Your explanation is exactly what I had in mind back then, and that would make it a somewhat sarcastic and ironic clownish badge, with the emphasize on "Buro" inside a U-boot. I mean, having a privileged working space inside a U-boot, right? I have not seen any .23 Flottille article prior, nor after I obtained this object. Thanks for your call. Edited June 1, 2019 by IJSBEER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 IJSBEER , My pleasure, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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