Maker Mark 32 Question

[Henry 24th]

Hello Everyone.

I am trying to gather some information on a black wound badge in my collection. The reverse bears the number "32" along the helmet shell.

However, on the internet, there are two different spellings for the makers name:

a.) W. Hobachter, Wien

b.) W. Hobacher, Wien

What is the general consensus regarding the spelling of this makers name?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Regards, Henry

[armybrat43]

Hello Everyone.

I am trying to gather some information on a black wound badge in my collection. The reverse bears the number "32" along the helmet shell.

However, on the INTERNET, there are two different spellings for the makers name:

a.) W. Hobachter, Wien

b.) W. Hobacher, Wien

What is the general consensus regarding the spelling of this makers name?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Regards, Henry

I'm no expert or claim to be but the two lists of makers I have only lists W. Hobachter, Wien as using the 32 code on both lists I could not find a W. Hobacher, were you looking at two different sites? Maybe one of them misspelled the name?

Edited July 5, 2007 by armybrat43

[Henry 24th]

Hey Brat.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I was looking at a number of different lists - #32 was either Hobacher or Hobachter....the latter being the more prolific spelling. I was afraid there was a spelling error involved, but did not know which was the mis-spell.

If none else wishes to weigh in on this topic - Hobachter it is!

Thanks again

Henry

[armybrat43]

Hey Brat.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I was looking at a number of different lists - #32 was either Hobacher or Hobachter....the latter being the more prolific spelling. I was afraid there was a spelling error involved, but did not know which was the mis-spell.

If none else wishes to weigh in on this topic - Hobachter it is!

Thanks again

Henry

No problem, and on both the lists I have Hobachter is the way the name is spelled.

[Danny70]

Yes, It's Hobachter in my list aswell.

- Danny

[--dj--Joe]

In the list in The Iron Cross of 1939 by: Gordon Williamson, it is Hobacher. On two other sites it is Hobacher. One spelling is correct and one is incorrect. Now to settle on the correct spelling, opinions.

--dj--Joe

I should state that I feel it is W. Hobacher, Wien.

--dj--Joe

Edited July 7, 2007 by --dj--Joe

[--dj--Joe]

The list here at GMIC also lists 32 as Hobacher.

Link.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=625

--dj--Joe

Edited July 10, 2007 by --dj--Joe

[don]

I will add a shot of a Black 32 for thread in question

[don]

Sorry that the medal is in worn shape...My list is Hobachter....I however got it on one of the forums

here on the net

Edited July 11, 2007 by don

[Henry 24th]

Don, thanks for the pics of a 32 wound badge. Always helps having a visual reference. Being Probationary, the pics I have were too small to bother with.

So the debate rages on, gentlemen. Hobacher sounds correct to me, but that's a pretty flimsey thing to base an opinion on. Dj-Joe was kind enough to attach the official gmic maker list (above). That list also says Hobacher. Does someone have an original issue packet or envelope with the W.Hobacher/Hobacher name on the back? Perhaps an original early war listing of all the makers?

Henry

[Gordon Williamson]

The correct spelling is without a doubt HOBACHER. And, seeing that the question is in regard to a Wound Badge, here is the best evidence you could ask for.

http://www.deutsche-ehrenzeichen.de/etui_vaschwarz_page3.htm

[joe campbell]

thanks!

that's about as good a bit of evidence as one gets.

joe

[don]

Thanks also

don

[Henry 24th]

Thank-you for putting the issue to rest, Gordon.

And thanks to all who participated

Henry