Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen,,,RS marked.

[militarymania]

picked this up on one of my forays last week,,,comments/opinions welcomed,,,Robert

[AKbear]

It appears to be a very nice badge!!! I was just looking at one exactly like this in Niemann price guide! I like

[militarymania]

thanks,,,what does Niemann's price guide have it listed at??

[Adrian]

I like it too - rare badge indeed.
All the features appear to be present in comparison to known originals. The catch and plate are the uncommon type to be found on these badges but are accepted as original. The ejector marks and die flaws from the mould are clearly visible on the reverse which is a good sign too.

[AKbear]

thanks,,,what does Niemann's price guide have it listed at??

he has it list as a Zinc with maker mark at 245. Hopes that helps it is a lovely badge!!

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Robert, I am not familiar with the catch set up on this one, but if this is a known pattern as Adrian mentioned, that is fine with me.

Here is my "RS" marked badge. I thought I would show it as it illustrates the injection molding flaws well.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian]

Thanks for posting your example Ade, this shows the more common round catch plate as opposed to the elongated plate on Robert's badge.