Kriegsmarine Deumer Destroyer Badge

[tyanacek]

Hi guys,

Here is a Deumer Destroyer Badge that I just bought at the OVMS Show. It's in pretty nice shape and the finish on the wreath is completely intact, although faded.

I thought that the darkening/antiqued look around the bow wake and ship's superstructure may have been added by someone. However, after closer examination I now believe that this effect is original to the badge and was done to enhance the visual appeal and bring out the detail.

Best regards,

Tom

[tyanacek]

Here are some pictures of the attachment hardware. The top hook, catch, and hinge all have plates to facilitate a stronger bond to the zinc badge.

[J Temple-West]

What a nice find, Tom..

I like the way Deumer zinc badges fade to that light lemon colour...so typical.

[Bubba_Z]

Hi Tom,

Very nice zinc Deumer Destroyer badge, not often to see with this round wire question mark catch. I have zinc Deumer Minesweeper with exactly the same hardware.

Cheers,

Hubert