paul w

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Hello guys,could you take a look at this badge please.I like the look of this badge,it has the Maybauer logo and typical hardware on the back but I'm not sure of the die characteristics on the front.I've not seen many badges by this maker so I could do with some opinions on originality,many thanks, Paul

Hello Jan,thanks very much mate! Paul

Thanks for that Gordon,I'm surprised about the Zinc badge though.The characteristics are so similar to the tombac Schwerin and the hinge and catch are identical to the set ups on a first pattern u-boat clasp and schwerin blockade breaker I have.I've noticed on the zinc badges with the 'Deumer' hardware on the back that most seem to be with solid swastica,is that significant at all? All the best, Paul

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[attachmentid=57337]Gents, I would appreciate it if you could clear up some confusion I have over these two badges. I have always believed the tombac badge to be a Zimmerman but on looking at other posts on this forum I now believe it is a B H Mayer (solid top to the swastica) is this correct?The zinc badge I believe is a Schwerin made badge. I know Deumer made a similar badge but the hardware on the back is different,is that also correct?Many thanks, Paul