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Originally Posted by Ashton
that badge is the poorest copy i have ever seen the badge has so many mistakes and the quality is real junk
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Hi Guys,
The badge is a genuine piece by Schwerin & Sohn. The makers text on the rear is as per original examples.
See page 752 - 764, U-Boat Front Clasp from The Kreigsmarine Awards Volume II by Sacha Weber and R. Skora.
The pin and clasp have been replaced as commented by Rob.
The only question is if it is the bronze or silver version. Guessing bronze from the images?
These badges were late war and made of zink with a bronze or silver wash/plate of some type applied. The zink over time repels the finish giving a blistering appearance. While some bronze badges can still be relatively free of 'blisters' it is unusual to find a silver badge blister free.
Both bronze and silver grades are very scarce/rare badges in good condition.
If with the original pin and in relatively good condition (with the exception of replaced pin this one seems to be especially the obverse side) it would be worth the following:
Bronze grade - around 750 Euro
Silver grade - around 1500 Euro
However, with a replaced pin it would be worth a lot, lot less.
I would see if you can date the pin to see if it could be WWII era and possibly a war time replacement but of course, this would be very difficult to establish.
Regards,
Chris