Just secured this SHuCo Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen . Medal looks good to me , I dont know about the case
I would like you guys to give it a once over please
Many thanks
Nick
Just secured this SHuCo Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen . Medal looks good to me , I dont know about the case
I would like you guys to give it a once over please
Many thanks
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Hi Nick,
Dunno about the box, but the rear set up; pin,hinge,catch and securing hook all look right for this maker.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
No problems with it for me Nick, you might just want to check out the size of the catch plate against some others as I've never seen one quite this big, I'm sure it's just a variant though. Everything else checks out and I like the box too.
Here's my badge for you to compare......
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Nick you are having a great week picking up new items. Great job.
I concur with that. Here's a couple I was looking at; also some slight differences.
The box is probably right too. Looking into it, the early awards are described as 'in a blue card tray with blue velvet lining and a white lid stapled at the corners. Late war awards were supplied in a small buff coloured paper packet.'
Also, 'awarded in a white cardboard box with tissue.' Differences would be expected over time I'd imagine, here's some pic's of that last type.
Regards, Ned.
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I concur with that. Here's a couple I was looking at; also some slight differences.
The box is probably right too. Looking into it, the early awards are described as 'in a blue card tray with blue velvet lining and a white lid stapled at the corners. Late war awards were supplied in a small buff coloured paper packet.'
Also, 'awarded in a white cardboard box with tissue.' Differences would be expected over time I'd imagine, here's some pic's of that last type.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Adrian/Ned ,once again many thanks for your comments and help on these awards
Adrian you have a fine example. I love the way the bow cuts through the wreath on this award , superb !
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
I agree, the Kriegsmarine awards are (IMO) the best designed across the three branches.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Nick all i have to say, looking at your "cv" where there heck do you get your items form? especially your eks! atm i am actually wanting to sped out on a pkz, maker marked, cased ek1 and can not find a nice enough one! including all local antiques shops fairs you name it! and online there all not up to scratch with rust spots etc.
Let me know your secrets!! Please! lol
Cheers
Rory
Also the km badge looks good. Not that i know much about them. Usually i get a vibe about items, which is usually right
Thanks Rory
To be honest most of my items come from the e stand on WAF. They tend to be better priced than dealers and they usually open to negotiation. This Destroyer badge came from my friend Daniel at Great Militaria. He has another cased one by the way, made by Orth
Happy hunting mate !
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Cheers Nick i will definetly register on that forum, ive looked on it before for references.
Cheers
Rory
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