Approximately 30 were awarded with Admiral Karl Dönitz being one of the recipients. MILITARIA PRICE GUIDE. The U Boat War Badge with diamonds was manufactured exclusively by Schwerin of Berlin and the example offered has the maker's name impressed into the reverse together with the silver content mark '800'. The liability assumed by Reeman Dansie for loss or damage to any lot shall be limited to the low pre-sale estimate, or to the Hammer Price if the lot has sold, or to the reserve if the lot was unsold. The price achieved may be higher or lower and the Seller may not rely on Reeman Dansies' estimates. There are several alternatives to bidding in person in the sale room at the time of the sale. Kriegsmarine Awards. The U-boat War Badge was given usually after two war patrols. In certain circumstances, Reeman Dansie may also rely on certain other legal justifications for processing personal data, such as consent to the processing (where that consent has been obtained lawfully from the Client), where the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by Reeman Dansie (which will be explained to the Client) or where the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which Reeman Dansie is subject. Slightly differed from the ones that were give to other. Reeman Dansie may take the Seller's instructions regarding recovery of payment, subject to the Conditions of Sale, but it is at Reeman Dansies' sole discretion whether to take any action against a Buyer or seek any of the remedies as set out in the Conditions of Sale. The one above doesn't which bodes well. The Badge with Diamonds was awarded as a symbol of acclaim, not in recognition of merit. 2 Subject to paragraph 9.
Monday 12th July 9am until 5pm. To do this you must be signed into your account and registered (click here for further details). Foaf:isPrimaryTopicOf. 10 Subject to the conditions of paragraphs 2. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To return to the main page please CLICK below. All lots are sold using the margin scheme unless otherwise indicated. "Terms of Consignment" means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which Reeman Dansie accepts instructions from Sellers or their agents and which form port of these Conditions of Business. Reeman Dansie will notify the Seller if the Seller's property is withdrawn from sale. The U-boat War Badge with Diamonds was instituted by Großadmiral Karl Dönitz after he had received from Grand Admiral Erich Raeder a special solid gold version of the U-boat War Badge in which the wreath as well as the swas were inlaid with diamonds. But is was made from gilding silver with small diamonds. The maker's name, in indented capital letters, is on the reverse of the U-boat in two lines, 'SCHWERIN, BERLIN 68'. The U-boat War Badge (U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen) was a German war badge that was awarded to U-boat crew members during World War I and World War II.
Recipients of the U-boat War badge with Diamonds. The size of this swastika varied by the manufacture and has been alluded to as the 'A' and 'B' types. The Buyer shall be responsible for payment of any resulting shortfall in the total amount due (after crediting any part payment and adding any resale costs); (d) to remove, store and insure the lot at the Buyer's sole risk and expense and, in the case of storage, either at Reeman Dansies' premises or elsewhere; (e) to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1. Reeman Dansie accepts bids by any means on the basis that Bidders (and/or independent advisors acting on the Bidder's behalf) have fully inspected the lot prior to bidding and have satisfied themselves prior to bidding as to both the condition of the lot and the accuracy of its description. Also Of Note: German U-Boat personnel casualties are estimated to be as high as 80%, or more, resulting in it being one, if not the most, dangerous branch of service during WWII. Webpage about U-Boat War Badge and other U-Boat awards. 5 mm and is inset with nine small rose-cut diamonds. Thank you for posting the additional photos. Kriegmarine U-Boat badge in Gold with Diamonds. The design of the U-Boat War Badge was based on the 1918, Imperial, U-Boat War Badge but replaced the Imperial crown with the national eagle and swastika.
Where in Reeman Dansies opinion an item is unsaleable, the Seller must collect such items from the saleroom promptly on being so informed and in any event within 10 days of such notification. It is in very good condition, with the expected plating loss due to age and wear. This was not an official war decoration. When you leave your bid, you enter the maximum amount you're willing to pay - the auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to your maximum. Other techniques such as dyeing, irradiation, coating and impregnation may also be used. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and jointly and severally liable with their principal if bidding as agent (whether or not Reeman Dansie has consented to the Bidder acting as agent). This massive swastika is finely handcrafted from solid silver with burnished edges and raised beaded border to the arms of the swastika.
Pre- sale estimates do not include the Buyer's Premium or VAT. Original pin and catch are complete. The Seller is able to and shall transfer possession to the Buyer good and marketable title to the lot free from any third-party rights, claims or potential claims; 4. It was very similar to the original badge with the exception of the imperial crown being replaced with a German Reichsadler (National Eagle) emblem, and a more modernized submarine now facing towards the left was used.
Institution: October 13, 1939. The total amount payable will be the aggregate of the sum payable under each of the above rate bands, up to a maximum total amount of €12, 500 for any single lot. Fregattenkapitän Erich Topp on 11 April 1942. Kapitänleutnant Joachim Schepke. The finishes vary and include real gold and artificial gold washes.
Reeman Dansie may agree with the Seller to arrange for a third party shipper, at the Seller's expense. Fregattenkapitän Otto Kretschmer. This badge followed the design of the standard award but had a separate swastika set with nine brilliants which were placed onto the swastika incorporated into the design of the badge. Day Three - Lots 1850 - 2499 (Cars & Automobilia; Vintage & Designer Clothing; Music, Cameras & Miscellaneous). The minimum Hammer Price at which that lot may be sold. LOSS AND DAMAGE OF PROPERTY. Reeman Dansie shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its own expense. An excellent quality mid-war die cast zinc example with matt gilt finish. 1 Reeman Dansie will request and use personal information from Clients and, where that personal information is considered to be 'personal data' as defined in the General Data Protection (EU) Regulation 2016/679 (the 'GDPR'), that personal data will be processed according to this clause 13 and our full privacy policy ('Privacy Policy'}, a copy of which is available on the Reeman Dansie website at. OTHER TYPES OF BIDS. Kapitänleutnant Georg Lassen, commander of U160, was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 August 1942 and received the OakLeaves on 7 March 1943.
6 All lots (unless otherwise specified) are offered subject to a confidential reserve price agreed between Reeman Dansie and the Seller below which Reeman Dansie may not sell the lot. 4, which contain specific obligations on Sellers and limitations and exclusions of Reeman Dansies' legal liability. Completing two war patrols was not only longer, but it was equally dangerous as the U-boat has to endure constant attacks by Allied aircraft and warships. Destroyer War Badge with diamonds: A single example of this badge was manufactured but it was never awarded. The fake posted by big ned is characteristic in it's mark and in the overly sharp detail of the "waves" in the ribbon on the bottom front of the badge.
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