1st Pattern S-Boat War Badge by Bacqueville
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1st Pattern - Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by Bacqueville of Paris. The Fast Attack Craft War Badge was awarded to worthy individuals who had served in twelve combat engagements on fast attack craft or torpedo boats, other special circumstances may grant the award as well. The S- Boat Badge design was changed on January 28, 1943, from the earlier 1st pattern (S-30 boat) to the 2nd pattern (S-38 boat). The badge is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been blackened, silver washed and gold gilded. The obverse depicts an S-boat (S-30 type) breaking through the sea below a kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika within its talons), which is then all encompassed by a laurel leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The semi-full back reverse is features the typical Bacqueville hinge, catch, pin and top hook. The details throughout the ship, waves and eagle are very nice! See Weber & Skora’s “The Kriegsmarine Awards” Vol II pg. 806. It measures approximately 2 ¼ inches tall by 1 ¾ inches wide. Please note that badges by Bacqueville are controversial among the collecting community. Priced to sell.
| Rating: | Exc+/Exc++ |
| Item Number: | M-21726 |
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