My Collection of Kriesgmarine Kriegsabzeichen.

[yab]

Hi, and here is 2 more abz. same manufactor, but not not quite similar in the colors?
Regards Yab.

[Little Mermaid]

I can´t help you with that, Ken, but I´m sure somebody will come along who can help you.

[yab]

Hi, yes, it would be nice for a novice like me.

[Little Mermaid]

Let´s hope Adrian or Stickgrenade comes along soon

[talltom]

both look like good original Schwerin of Berlin they both have the correct pin and catch system.
i think the top destroyers just fading from wear and tear (i think it might be zinc but get adrian to confirm hes the expert )

[Little Mermaid]

Tom, I think you are right about the zink badge being heavily worn - bc it is zink

[Adrian]

Both badges are tombac. The finish has worn off exposing the golden tombac colour. On the reverses of both badges you can see over spill of the fire gilt which once adorned these awards. You see this alot on tombac Schwerin badges, especially those in better condition.

[Little Mermaid]

[KSH]

Well, at least there is a Zink content in tombak (and other brass-alloys usually)

Regards,

Kenneth

[Adrian]

Now we're being pedantic Kenneth!