JBeltram Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) Hi folks,I want to show you this badge. It was obtained in 1980 by my best friend Victor P. I happened to be with him it was purchased (veteran). Well I was able to scan it yesterday and what do you think?The badge is fire-gilted and notice the balck solder. The badge is not re-stamped with the maker mark (it matches my Schwerin hallmark on my 2nd pattern badge to a T). Does this add to the mystery of who made this badge?Regards, Jody Edited February 4, 2007 by JBeltram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBeltram Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Here is the reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Very nice example and no doubt a 100% original badge. Personally though, I wouldn't believe for a minute it was made by Schwerin. Mis-marked pieces aren't that rare. Interestingly, as these are often attributed to Juncker, Winkler had some Juncker Auxiliary Cruiser Badges which carried the Schwerin mark. Both Berlin firms - perhaps a case of one helping the other out to fill rush orders ?There was also one of this type around a little while back with a Steinhauer "4" mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBeltram Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Very nice example and no doubt a 100% original badge. Personally though, I wouldn't believe for a minute it was made by Schwerin. Mis-marked pieces aren't that rare. Interestingly, as these are often attributed to Juncker, Winkler had some Juncker Auxiliary Cruiser Badges which carried the Schwerin mark. Both Berlin firms - perhaps a case of one helping the other out to fill rush orders ?There was also one of this type around a little while back with a Steinhauer "4" mark.Hi Gordon,Thanks for the comment. I have known about this badge for 27 years and I have never doubted it, I thought you might find the hallmark of some interest. To me stuff like this is what makes the hobby fun.Regards, Jody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 This is a very interesting badge due to the stamp. It would be interesting to know how the mismatches actually happened, you would think this would be a strange anomoly for sure even with the firms in the same city.The speculation would be endless of course, but in any case, I very nice period tombak with an original Schwerin Berlin stamp. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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