Dave B

Hello all,

Got this the other day,nothing special about the medal but I like its case!

Cheers

Dave

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There are a few different marks that are seen on the eye rings of 24 marked crosses,the usual one is an acorn.

Can you get a close up of the mark?

Cheers

Dave

The finest U-Boat Badge of all, on the D?nitz Baton.

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I've had my mitts all over that .....oh look,who is this handsome chap!....no one dare say the baton flame

Dave

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I would definitely leave it as it is John,it has a good "been there" look about it.BTW does the cross have an extra mark on the eye ring?

Dave

That's a beauty W&L Darrell mate,my favourite EK maker!

Dave

my contribution, a little bit "messy", granted

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Yum yum,wouldn't mind getting my sticky fingers on that little lot!

Dave

Mini Army....

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Hi John,

Lovely mini Heer,any inscriptions on the blade? Also the fullsize dagger is a beauty,I'm thinking its a H?rster or an Eickhorn??

Cheers

Dave

Why was the wreath changed from silver to black?

Dave

By the way, Dave, your Minesweeper Badge is an unmarked Deumer. They also come with a vertical needle pin, if marked they usually have a small L/11 stamp right at the bottom of the reverse face.

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Thanks Gordon!! :food-smiley-004:

Dave

I have always liked the eagle on these awards,very Art Deco imo.

Dave

Very nice Gordon! What would an original example of one of these combos cost today?

Dave

Is there a maker mark on the ring? The cross is a wide frame example!

Dave

Very nice Michel,any maker marks present?

Dave

Fantastic Michel!!....what does the letter say?

Dave

Very nice minesweepers! I think they are another underrated award,I like 'em....very dramatic looking.

Dave

Nice cross Andy but the ribbon is definitely suspect as you correctly said.Are there any markings at all on the ribbon ring?

Cheers

Dave

Hello Gordon,

This is great information! I'm going to a couple of markets in Cologne tomorrow and although I won't be buying any KM badges, I'll be checking them to see if anything has sunk in.

Tony

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After an evening out with Dion,I bet you won't even be able to see straight tomorrow

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Dave

Nice one Gordon,that would be appreciated!

Dave

Nice one John!! :food-smiley-004: ....as you know I desperately need something like this,I don't seem to be having much luck with Luftwaffe badges

Cheers

Dave

That is a nice cross Tony mate,on the maker I haven't a clue..............Gordon is your man for that.

Dave

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Hi all,

Any idea on the manufacturer?....or are these badges difficult to ID?

Cheers

Dave

The prices for KM badges are not that far behind Luftwaffe ones,although I must admit Lufty badges are extremely expensive!

Dave

Nice one Dave. Here's the mini of the First Pattern.

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Very nice Gordon!...love the mini!

Dave

Very,very nice Gordon!

Could you have a look at this Schwerin HSF please mate,I am slightly unsure about it.The left bridge window is not as well formed as the other four,I think the repros are totally missing the window??. I'm sure I have read that this poorly formed window irregularity is a trait on some HSF's made by Schwerin?

Cheers

Dave

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