BattleCat Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi, I was looking at this particular badge but was hoping I could solicite an opinion as to it's authenticity.Sorry if I misplaced putting it in this forum but I did not see a WW1 forum (please correct me if I am wrong).Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Can't say I like it. It doesn't compare well with known originals such as thesehttp://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9322&hl=schottThese Imperial U-Boat Badges are every bit as heavily faked as the Third Reich period ones. The pin/hinge fittings on this one don't look like anything I've ever seen on an original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetauchretter Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have to agree with Gordon , I would pass on this badge . In my opinion it looks like a cast copy , the pin and hinge assembly looks nothing like what is found on original badges and the front looks like it has dark paint in the detail areas or has been chemical aged . You see these copies on eBay every day .Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleCat Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have to agree with Gordon , I would pass on this badge . In my opinion it looks like a cast copy , the pin and hinge assembly looks nothing like what is found on original badges and the front looks like it has dark paint in the detail areas or has been chemical aged . You see these copies on eBay every day .JoeGordon & Joe,Thank you both! (you just saved me some hard earned $$)Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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