Kriegsmarine Kriegsmarine Cap Emblems

[nesredep]

Here's a tradition badge for U-2538, a Type XXI boat. Although there is no provenance on this badge, it matches the description given by Oblt. Heinrich Klapdor in Georg H?gel's book (page 177).

Hello!

Very nice.

All the best

Nesredep

[storage133]

Hello Sto,

Your photo looks very similar to the artifact in my collection attributed to U-331, which was attached to the 23 U-Flottille from 15 Oct, 1941 - 14 Apr, 1942. I purchased this from Detlev Niemann several years back and I believe it to be a period-made cap badge mounted on a plaque.

Best Regards,

Erik

Hello Eric,

many thanks for your answer.

i hope to call it "My item" on Tuesday.

Your new posted badges are really wounderful!

Now i know what i put on my wish-list for christmas.

Best regards

Sto

[Erik Krogh]

Sto: Thanks for your nice words and good luck with your new acquisition!

Here is a tradition badge for U-403. Gordon's book "Torpedo los!" depicts what appears to be an enameled badge for this boat on page 83: my badge is obviously different. Nonetheless, this badge looks and feels period. Anyone have any thoughts?

[Erik Krogh]

U-403 reverse

[Erik Krogh]

Tradition badge for Kapit?nleutnant Rolf Thomsen's boat U-1202. This badge is somewhat crudely made, but came out of the same collection as the U-403, U-825, and U-2538 badges in my collection.

Obverse:

[Erik Krogh]

U-1202 reverse

[Eric JB]

Andy,

Could be a U-Boat tradition badge, but I couldn't find an exact match in the H?gel book. Here is a well-known photo of Werner Hartmann and some U-37 crew. Note that the trident does not have the same "bend" as yours.

Best Regards,

Erik

Sorry Erik but that photo doesn't show U-37.

It shows U-198 after the return of her first warpatrol.

Left to right : Li. Wessels, Kmdt. Hartmann and Bordarzt Dr. Woerne.

yours friendly

Eric-Jan

[storage133]

Deas sirs,

here is my last find.

The needle on the back is replaced I think.

The body could be brass, the fox head is

made with black, red and white enamel.

Maybe U-255 or U-3023.

Best regards

Sto

[storage133]

Item

[storage133]

Back

[storage133]

Side

[2dresq]

Tradition badge for U-826. No provenance on this one, but I took a chance...

These tradition badge are absolutely stellar gentlemen. All very nice and in such great condition too. Thanks for sharing.

The "laughing sawfish" ain't laughing no more Could have been a caption for that badge.

I also especially liked that shot of the 1st U-boat flotille pin with the sub pens behind it.

Again, a superb collection gentlemen.

Justin

2dresq

Edited September 26, 2009 by 2dresq

[nesredep]

Hello!

Very interesting thread.

All the best

Nesredep.

[2dresq]

Hi

Could this be a U-Boot emblem?

I found it on a flea market.

Andy

I believe this is the "fictional" insignia for the Sub in the movie " U-571" . This could be a movie prop.

Regards,

JustinG

[Erik Krogh]

U-24 Tradition Badge

Here's a new badge that came on the card below. Oblt. Dieter Lenzmann commanded both U-24 and U-3522 (Type XXI) at war's end, so the card seems legit.

[Erik Krogh]

U-24 Obverse

[Erik Krogh]

U-24 reverse

[storage133]

Congrats Erik, very nice !

Best regards

Sto

[nesredep]

U-24 Tradition Badge

Here's a new badge that came on the card below. Oblt. Dieter Lenzmann commanded both U-24 and U-3522 (Type XXI) at war's end, so the card seems legit.

Hello!

Erik

Very nice find. :jumping:

All the best

Morten.

[Jesse]

Here's one from U-108 I think.

(U-431, U-864 or U-1209 may have had a sililar one, not sure. I believe that it may represent the Boat's sponsor city of Danzig.)

Edited December 8, 2009 by Jesse

[Jesse]

And the back of it. (The back can be almost as interesting to me as the front because they can show what material the badge was made from and such).

[Jesse]

Possibly from the U-404, or of the 6th or 23rd Flotillas

[Jesse]

And the rear.

Edited December 8, 2009 by Jesse

[Jesse]

And U-558's "Old Wooden Eye" - in refrence to keeping look out on the conning tower and staying alert. Obviously a tedious and difficult duty being exposed to the elements during the 4 hr. shifts. This is what it all amounted too I think. Spoting a threat and submerging within 30 seconds or spotting targets. "Sei wach holzauge" = tranlated means "wood eye is awake"

[Jesse]

And the rear of "Old wooden Eye"