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A nice group photo taken on board the Prinz Eugen that shows crewmen wearing the Marinefrontspange. I have seen groupings from the Prinz Eugen that included these "on board made" examples of the MFS. This photo is of the "Signalenschaft" and is dated 1944/45.The writing on the revese shows reference to an officer and an obersignal meister. My guess is that the photo was taken in early 1945 ? But,nice to see examples of this award in wear during the wartime period and proof that they did exist,even though made "on board". Regards,Martin.
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Kriegsmarine Narvik
Martin W replied to nesredep's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Merry Christmas Morten. Cheers,Martin. -
GAB - Otto Schickle
Martin W replied to J Temple-West's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
The Schickle tombak HK is probably the rarest out there.I know of only two in collections. Sadly,i still cannot post photo's on this forum. Cheers,Martin. -
GAB - Otto Schickle
Martin W replied to J Temple-West's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Not my area of collecting,but that is a super quality piece John. Lovely patina. Typical Schickle quality.Too bad they went out of buisness early in the war. One of my favorite pieces is my Schickle Hilskreuzer award. Regards,Martin. -
U-Boat Badge - Opinions
Martin W replied to Nan Su's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
The catch certainly looks like it has been messed with. As you say,probably marks left from an alteration with pliers ?? Lovely badge BTW. Regards,Martin. -
That is a very uncommon and desirable Minesweeper badge John. I have seen one of these bages with an L/18 mark on the mainpin,probably leftover Schickle stock that was picked up by Mayer in Pfortzheim when Schickle went under. I have a very rare Schickle Hilfskreuzer award with the same reverse set up,one of only three i know of. Regards,Martin.