Kriegsmarine My Kriegsmarine badge collection

[2dresq]

I submit my collection of KM awards.

I hope you enjoy.

I am very happy. I hope to add the spanish cross which will re-unite a sailors destroyer badge posted in this photo.

Regards,

Justin

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[Gordon Williamson]

Very nice. You have done well to put this lot together in a relatively short time.

[2dresq]

Thank you for the kind comment.

Regards,

JustinG

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello JustinG.

This is a very nice collection to the Kreigsmarine. I like that you have displayed them so well too. It must have taken a good deal of perseverance to have put this together in what Gordon called a "relatively short time". If you don't mind sharing this information, how long did it take?

I've put together a set of Canadian hat badges to a specific WW II action and it took me three years to complete, but I admit I was not driven to complete it. Lucky for me the hat badges in my collection are not as rare as yours.

Regards and cheers.

Brian

[storage133]

Hello Justin,

WOW...nice collection.

With 3x E-Boat Badges in it.

Best regards

Sto

[nesredep]

Hello!

Very nice badge collection.I like the E-Boat a lot.

All the best

Nesredep.

[2dresq]

Greetings, I began collecting only about 2 years ago. I unfortunately, don't have the wonderful experiences of meeting some veterans who took part in these campaigns. I started just purchasing a couple of badges from Detlev N. I then discovered several other online shops and collectors and began purchasing.

Some items/purchases such as getting a photo album can be traced to my obsession with the naval tallies. I consider myself fortunate because several members on various forums have given me the opportunities to achieve my collecting goals/dream.

The mint condition Schwerin Schnellboot was a good story. A gentleman posted the badge on a forum and asked opinions; I had some questions, I was trying to identify the proper characteristics of a good Schwerin S-boat. He later posted on the thread that he was thinking of selling his KM badges and wondered fair market value. I wrote a comment to him about what I believed was the fair market value for the badge and gave him a couple of dealer sites on their pricing for such a badge.

I expressed that I would love to add that badge but, I couldn't pay immediately the full amount in a single payment at that time and wished him the best with his sale. He wrote me back and told me that he had several postings from people and said that I was the only one to give him some information on the pricing for such a fine award, he had read my profile page, and decided to give me the oportunity to do a layaway plan.

I have several other stories like this, where the kindness of members who have pointed me to the appropriate sources or have offered me such wonderful opportunites.

I am also fortunate to have such a wonderful, loving wife, who allows me to persue this passion which has been very expensive.

Thank you for all the wonderful comments fellows.

Regards,

JustinG

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[Martin W]

Hi Justin,

as i have commented elswhere,a good looking collection put together in a short amount of time.

I was fortunate enough to pick up the very rare Meybauer Hilfskreuzer badge from the same gentleman you received the Schwerin S-Boot from,i think.

Also,like yourself i have the support of a loving wife.Besides,i think she would rather have me at home in the evenings sipping my gin and sitting in front of a computer,"dabbling in history",than being down the road in the local "watering hole" with the lads,so to speak.

Regards,Martin.

[2dresq]

Thanks for the complements guys.

Yes Martin, I believe we did get our badges from the same seller.

I am sure all of us have similar fortunes with our spouses when dealing with this hobby.

It is nice to know that there are so many good people here in the forums, and a great avenue to get in touch with people who share this hobby.

I have learned so much from many of the members here as well as other forums. I really feel lucky to have had such great advice and guidance.

I appreciate everyone's counsel and opinions in this hobby.

With much appreciation,

JustinG

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Edited September 29, 2009 by 2dresq