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Taucher and Gordon, thanks very much for the additional information.Much appreciated.What a coincidence,i just pcked up a copy of Wolfgang Luth's biography.Read the part about Weddigen and the U-9 and how it became the "Iron Cross Boat". I will look to see what books are available about Weddigen and the U-9,if any. Thanks and regards,Martin.

Taucher, thanks for the information.Did you figure it out from his rank chevron? Regards,Martin.

Florian, i have to agree with Darrel.Unless the badge has some provenance or belonged to a family member i would save your money for a better example. The reason i asked for a close-up of the catch is that i have an unmarked Minesweeper badge with the same looking Square catch. Regards,Martin.

Hi, can you do a close-up picture of the catch? Thanks,Martin.

Great information Rick.Thanks.I've been over the picture with a magnifier and unfortunately i cannot make out the name.It does seem to begin with a "T" as you suggest.Maybe he was close to his Uncle so no need to mark the front of the photo? Thanks and regards,Martin.

Vince, sent you a PM. Taucher, went to a couple of U-Boat sites and no luck on the name Schuschke under WW1 crewlists.I'll keep trying. Best regards,Martin.

SUPERB!!!!! Thanks for showing.As John mentioned it certainly puts to rest any debate on the authenticity of these badges.Wonderful photographs too. Regards,Martin.

Taucher, thank you so much for the information.I realy appreciate it and i will do some more research on the U-9.It is hard for me to read,is there any indication as to the name of the writer? Vince,i picked this card up in a Military antique shop in Victoria,B.C last week for $15.00.I asked the owner if he had any Kreigsmarine photo's or postcards,my area of interest,he said no but i do have this WW1 photo.Great photo,so i took it. Thank you both,Martin.

Taucher, many thanks.I was wondering if the crew received their EK's for a single action or patrol.I found some info on Otto Weddigen.He commanded U-9 and U-29 and was killed 18-03-1915. Again thanks,Martin.

The reverse of the card.

Hi everyone, just picked up this nice photo/postcard,thought i'd share it with you.It appears to be an award ceremony photo of the crew of U-9 after receiving their "Eisernen Kreuz". Maybe someone could kindly give a better translation of the text. Many thanks,Martin.

I have never seen the Blockade Breaker badge by Bacqueville,does anybody have one?If so,this would make seven examples. Regards,Martin.

David, welcome and thanks for showing.I just love old photographs and it looks like you have the makings of a fine collection.I,ve just started collecting photo portrait postcards myself but Kriegsmarine. Again thanks,Martin.

Excellent information.Thanks,Gordon. Regards,Martin.

Mark, thanks for the info.I figured it might be that particular ship as it came with another postcard that was titled "Schlachtschiff Gneisenau". Glad to see you made it over here too. Regards,Martin.

The reverse.

Hi everyone, i was wondering if anyone could identify the ship on this postcard?Is it a Scharnhorst Class Vessel?Unfortunately the name was erased on the reverse. Thanks,Martin.

Cool photograph. Regards,Martin.

Sorry,my mistake.

Pat,IMO it is a period zinc badge.The large,circular catch plate is a feature i have seen on other badges by this maker. Regards,Martin.

Hi Nesredep, excellent news about the photogaphs.They must be very rare. Regards,Martin.

Hi Nesredep, nice pictures.Hard to tell, but are your photo's original period color or hand tinted black & white photo's? Here is a signed original photo of Bernhard Rogge that i have in black & white but has been hand colored. Regards,Martin.

Stephan, too bad about the photo but a great piece of history on your grandfathers service. Regards,Martin.

Stephan, yes they are great looking.The Blockade Breaker badge is one of my favorites and you have one by one of the premier makers of kriegsmarine badges,Schwerin. Do you have a photo of your grandfather wearing a Blockade Breaker badge? Regards,Martin.

Stephan, great set of photographs.I can only repeat what i said before about the badge,an original zinc Schwerin,IMO. Regards,Martin.