Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge ID - "L/21"?

[ERIC]

Hi Guys,

Just picked this one up via trade and would like to have a positive ID - is this example a Foerster & Barth? It is not marked anywhere, but I just seem to remember that strange pin. I'm not a Kriegsmarine guy, so don't throw stones if I've screwed up the maker ID! Thanks in advance for the assistance!

ERIC

[ERIC]

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[Gordon Williamson]

Hi Eric,

Yes, this pin system is indeed the type used by Foerster & Barth.

Looks like it may have been re-finished on the obverse though as the waves would not normally be gilt, only the eagle and wreath.

[ERIC]

Thanks for the confirmation Gordon.

ERIC

[Jan Arne S]

Hi Eric !

Here is a maker marked one .

Nice Badge ! No so common maker to find .

Jan Arne

[ERIC]

Cheers Jan! Thanks for the pic showing the hinge/pin and catch system on your badge! Proof positive with the marked pin!!

ERIC