Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen

[humble collector]

L/18 B.H.Meyer 2nd pattern E-Boat badge

[martinw]

Sorry to say but IMO this is a postwar reproduction.

Reverse hardware and the font on the maker mark are incorrect.

Here is a good one that displays the features one should look for on these L/18 pieces.Note the difference in the maker mark.Originals have a more narrower font.Original L/18 S-Boot badges can also be found with a vertical pin set up.

I consider all L/18 marked KM awards in zinc to range from uncommon to very rare.

Regards,Martin.

[Norm F]

Hi Guys,

I agree with Martin. It's interesting that the badge seems to be copy of the Souval S-Boat rather than the Mayer which makes sense since they share the same obverse design but the Souval is a lot easier to get a hold of to copy.

Here's a fake Fleet badge apparently from the same faker since it has the same L/18 mark, and this time it's a copy of an S&L badge.

Best regards,
---Norm