|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291
|
OP
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291 |
I didn't spy another thread listing our blockade runners. I'll start it off with this heavy example I acquired a few months back.
4.JPG (41.17 KB, 114 downloads)
_______________________
German Sabers
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291
|
OP
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291 |
Reverse.
1.JPG (41.56 KB, 113 downloads)
_______________________
German Sabers
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291
|
OP
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,291 |
C'mon fellas. How 'bout 'em. For those of you who belong to WA, there is an interesting one being discussed over the last couple of days. It appears to be a cast copy, with some nice detail to the obverse. The reverse is the biggest giveaway. Good enough to fool many of us, including myself (especially as a newer badge collector). http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2560189#post2560189
_______________________
German Sabers
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
My example. Institution date, April 1941. Obverse. --dj--Joe
q1.JPG (68.02 KB, 90 downloads)
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Closer look at the eagle. --dj--Joe
q3.JPG (27.81 KB, 90 downloads)
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Shot of the bridge. --dj--Joe
q2.JPG (28.26 KB, 89 downloads)
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Reverse. --dj--Joe
q4.JPG (28.67 KB, 86 downloads)
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Closer look at the markings. --dj--Joe
q5.JPG (14.13 KB, 84 downloads)
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 15,098 Likes: 99
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 15,098 Likes: 99 |
What was the reason for the issue of this badge ?
Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,359
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,359 |
I do not know much about these badges, so I look forward to seeing other examples and info on them.
Dave I believe they were awarded to mechant marines that made it thru the blocade to deliver material to Germany. Just my thought.
Fritziii
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Correct. For award to Merchant Marine and naval personnel. Could be awarded for a sucessfull run. An action acquired wound. For duty above and beyond in saving the ship from the enemy, scuttling met the criteria.
Worn on the lower left of uniform. A miniature for civilan dress could be worn on the lapel. (Large sized miniature).
Have never seen the miniature in wear on a photo. Has anyone run across a picture showing the mini?
--dj--Joe
<BR>
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 280 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,809 Likes: 13 |
Stan, nice zinc/alloy base version. --dj--Joe
<BR>
|
|
|
Forums42
Topics31,695
Posts329,181
Members7,531
|
Most Online5,900 Dec 19th, 2019
|
|
|
|