Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen

**naptime** · 04-21-2014, 02:52 AM

Hey everyone. I just got this Kriegs destroyer badge yesterday. All looks good to me, but welcome to opinions. I don't see a maker. Thanks!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-21-2014 02:52 AM

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**martinw** · 04-21-2014, 05:15 PM

Looks OK to me also.

Probably a zinc Meybauer with obvious repair work on the catch.

Regards,Martin.

**naptime** · 04-21-2014, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the info. If you don't mind, will you please tell me how you know the catch has been repaired? Thanks again.

**martinw** · 04-21-2014, 06:46 PM

I based my opinion on what appears to be file marks and excessive solder around the catch area ?

It certainly looks like there has been repair,and possibly a period repair at that ?

Perhaps some more detailed photo's of the catch area may prove me wrong.

Cheers,Martin.

**harryamb2** · 04-21-2014, 07:22 PM

its ok but asMartin says repair the the catch,stands out a mile.

**naptime** · 04-21-2014, 11:40 PM

Thank you for the info. Do you think it decreases the value significantly if it's been repaired?

**martinw** · 04-22-2014, 12:15 AM

by naptime

Thank you for the info. Do you think it decreases the value significantly if it's been repaired?

I do not keep up on the current prices demanded for KM awards.

In this case,and despite the repair,i do not think that the value will be "significantly" decreased.

Yes,a loss in value but these zinc Meybauer's are uncommon and very colllctable IMO.Despite the repair it is a fine looking badge for a zinc award,with a good deal of obverse finish remaining.

Regards,Martin.