Unmarked Steinhauer und Lück Marineartillerie award in zinc that is believed to have been produced by Steinhauer & Luck by a collector's community. This is a late-war crimped hinge variant. Kriegsmarine Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie. Slight vaulted. Untouched condition
Kriegsmarine Minensucherkriegsabzeichen. Manufactured by Rudolf Karneth, reverse marked R.K. War-time metal, zinc construction. Due to the exceptionally well-preserved bronze-silver finish, the badge visually appears as if made of buntmetal. Finish intact with no loss. Extremely rare in this condition.
Hilfskreuzer Badge Steinhauer & Lück
Original auxiliary cruiser badge (Hilfskreuzerabzeichen) awarded to Kriegsmarine personnel who served on commerce raiders. Instituted on April 24, 1941. This is a late-war production example made of zinc by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. The quality of detail is moderate, typical of late-war manufacture, but the badge remains in ...
U-Boat Front Clasp Silver Grade Schwerin Berlin
Original U-Boots-Frontspange in silver grade, manufactured by Schwerin Berlin. Made of zinc with fully preserved original silvering. The reverse bears the clear maker’s mark "Schwerin Berlin". The clasp shows no signs of wear and is in Mint condition.
Historical background:
The U-Boat Front Clasp (U-Boots-Frontspange) was i...
U-Boat War Badge Schwerin Berlin
Original U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen, manufactured by Schwerin Berlin. Made of buntmetall without maker’s mark, as typical for some of this firm's production. The obverse features a detailed oak leaf wreath, a German eagle with outstretched wings, and a submarine depiction. The badge is in excellent condition with signs of wear, no repairs or dam...