Kriegsmarine HILFSKREUZER-KRIEGSABZECHEN

[Troy Tempest]

Good evening again gents, any thoughts on how this badge looks please?

[Troy Tempest]

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[Gordon Williamson]

Definite fake. The pitting marks all over the surface from the low-tech casting process are a dead giveaway. Hinge and retaining hook are all wrong too.

[Troy Tempest]

Thank you Gordon, and I'd also like to take this opportunity to let you know I have several of your books :)

[Martin W]

I totally agree with Gordon here.

A definate fake.

Regards,Martin.

[all1knew]

Troy,

I suggest you take a look at some of the authentic badges here:

http://wehrmacht-awards.com/war_badges/kriegsmarine/auxiliary_cruiser_badge.htm

This is just a small sample for comparison but surely you can see a degree of quality differences in the craftsmanship.

William Kramer