Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen

[lonewolf523]

Gentlemen,
Need help on this Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen. First time I have seen one and want to make sure it as it should be.
Thanks
LW

[Adrian]

Not one for me. Doesn't match known original Schwerin badges in my opinion.
Makers mark is different, there should be a gap between BERLIN and 68.
I don't believe there is a variant that doesn't have a head on the hinge pin, should be either a domed head or a flat waffle head pin.
The inside of the wreath hasn't been filed down.
The catch is on a base plate which I'm not aware occurred on original 1st pattern tombak badges.
The sharp edge of the semi hollow back above the hinge differs on originals, should be less pronounced.
Numerous details on the obverse are different from those found on original badges.
Schwerin 1st pattern badges were only made in tombak, therefore the bubbling on the reverse and the waves has been added to make it look like aged zinc.

[martinw]

It's a postwar reproduction.
Adrian has mentioned most of it's faults.

Cheers,Martin.

[Saladin]

This is my old worn S boot to compare with yours LW.



All the best
Doug

[lonewolf523]

Thanks I do see the difference. Once you can compare you see the difference very clearly. Thanks again!