Kriegsmarine FO High Seas Fleet

[Avitas]

Hi there, here is my FO maker High Seas Fleet badge. The pin/catch have been replaced/repaired, like most of my collection. I think it is good, any other ideas on it?

Thanks for any advice,

Pat

[Avitas]

..and the back, vaulted with FO maker mark.

Look good?

Thanks,

Pat

[John R]

Please provide a much clearer and closer image of the MM. John

[Paul R]

I am sorry to say that I feel that this is a cast copy of an original... even from the photos provided. The texture appears too rough and the details dont appear as sharp as I would like to see. Again, I hope that I am proven wrong...

[Avitas]

ANy possibility of it being a late war die-casting? Again, are there noticeable differences between period die-castings and fake hand-castings? This would help me out a lot. Also, I will get bigger pics to show more detail soon.

Thanks,

Pat

[Avitas]

Here are bigger pics, hope it helps in viewing.

Thanks,

Pat

[Avitas]

The back with FO maker mark,

Pat

[dond]

Same technique as all the other fakes you've shown. The hinge/pin/catch are the same as the sub badge so it is probably bad too. The pins on all of these appear to be made from copper wire in someones garage. Not an approved TR technique.

Don

[Jan Arne S]

Sorry ! But again I think I have to agree with Don !

Here is a couple of real FO HSF`S .

Jan Arne

[Jan Arne S]

Back of FO HSF Badge 2 .

Late FO HSF can also be found with cast in hinge and catch , but I dont have one of these in my Collection so I can show them .

Jan Arne

Edited April 28, 2006 by Jan Arne S