The lot has been or will be lawfully imported and lawfully and permanently exported as required by the laws of any country in which it is or was located. The 'B' type badge is, to all intents and purposes, the same as the 'A' type badge but is struck in unmarked solid silver that is fire gilded. 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. Kapitän zur See Wolfgang Lüth. Soft furnishings sold at auction may not comply with statutory safety and fire regulations. The badge was worn on the lower left side of the uniform and was oval shaped resembling a wreath of laurel leaves. This award was not given based on certain merits and was not an official war decoration, but instead it was given as an additional token of regard to Oak Leaves recipients. OWN A SIMILAR PRODUCT? The price achieved may be higher or lower and the Seller may not rely on Reeman Dansies' estimates. 1 All members of the public on Reeman Dansies' premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the building and any security arrangements. Dönitz also wore his WWI U-Boat War Badge alongside this badge on his uniform. Bids must be received by Reeman Dansie not less than 24 hours before the sale. The following informative notes are intended to assist Bidders and Buyers and form part of our Conditions of Business. We accept the following methods of payment: Bank Transfer - direct to our Bank:-.
Any dispute about a bid shall be settled at the Auctioneer's absolute discretion, the Auctioneer acting reasonably at all times. The details are not right here either for this maker. We have successfully received your request for information. The award was bestowed in two classes: - U-Boat War Badge: For the completion of two or more war patrols.
Korvettenkapitän Reinhard Hardegen on 7 May 1942. They have the correct vertical pin on the reverse as well as the 'Schwerin - Berlin 68' maker's mark. Photographs included in Reeman Dansies ' sale catalogues are not representative of the condition of any lot. The badge has similar measurements and reverses to that encountered on the 'A' type badge. Recipients of the U-boat War badge with Diamonds. At least not to my eye. The settings were not drilled through to the reverse and the badge itself is believed to have been struck from tombak. All costs and expenses incurred for packing, shipping and delivery to Reeman Dansie prior to sale are at the Seller's sole expense. In certain specified circumstances, lots that are misdescribed because they are deliberate forgeries may be returned by the Buyer and repayment made by the Seller. Collection and storage.
Gro admiral Raeder was so pleased with D nitz, early success that he presented him with a special version of the U-Boat War Badge with Diamonds, (Circa 1941). The Buyer is responsible for obtaining any licences that may be required (including any licence that may be required for import into the destination country). In the example that has been examined, this is in a square, which has been double-struck. The finish (poor details such as marker mark) and rough nature of it give me pause. This prestigious award was not a government or Reich award but one which was purely from the commander of the navy. 10 These Conditions of Business, including the Information for Buyers and the Terms of Consignment for Sellers, and all transactions or disputes to which they relate, are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The Seller may not bid or instruct a third party to bid on its behalf for property that it consigns for sale. Sellers do not in any event have the right to claim for loss or damage to property under Reeman Dansies' insurance policy. We reserve the right to take payment from the credit/debit card registered with The if any online purchase made via The is not fully paid within 7 days of the sale. Items for sale must be consigned to the saleroom by any deadline as stated by Reeman Dansie. Military decorations of the Third Reich. Description and Condition of Lots.
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. All monies received by us on account of the purchase price for the lot will be paid by us into our client's auction account at Barclays Bank plc, account no. N. B DAY ONE WILL BE STARTING AT 9AM. OTHER TYPES OF BIDS. Fregattenkapitän Otto Kretschmer. Reeman Dansie will not release any lot to the Buyer for collection until payment of the Purchase Price and any additional charges to the Buyer (as set out below in clause 7. For further information on shipping rates to your country, please see our prices for your location. In addition, VAT is chargeable on the Buyer's Premium {see paragraph 5 of this Information For Buyers section in relation to VAT).
I have to agree with Adrian and Tempelhof, the badge does not inspire any confidence for all the reasons already mentioned. Re: German U-Boat War Badge - Original or Fake? U-Boat Badge with stituted in 1941. Sign in to comment and reply. 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. Sold lots can only be released to the Buyer on Reeman Dansies' receipt of payment in full and cleared funds of the Purchase Price.
If the property is not removed within 6 months from such notification, Reeman Dansie reserves the right to sell the property and defray its expenses from any net proceeds of sale. As a contrast, the Army War Badge was awarded after three combat actions, which meant that they could be earned on three separate actions all under a week. We are a company that offers historic items and Militaria for collectors, re-enactors, historical organizations and theatrical purposes only. The Seller is the legal owner of the lot consigned to Reeman Dansie, or is fully authorised to sell the Property by the legal owner of It; 4. Property sold at auction may incorporate endangered or other species of wildlife and plant life, for example ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, whole bone, ebony or rosewood. However, Klaus Scholtz had a second piece that had a large swastika similar to the 'A' type but with the noticeable difference that the swastika did not have the beaded edge or the square settings for the stones which, in this case, were white sapphires. The Badge was conferred upon U-Boat crews who were exceptional at locating and destroying enemy vessels.
There is a 14 day time limit for a Buyer to return a lot on this basis (please see the Conditions of Sale for the definition of 'Deliberate Forgery"). This is set with nine rose-cut diamonds which are set directly into the arms of the swastika. Everything else looks correct to me, it'll be interesting to see what the other guys think. Unfortunately, this is a cast fake Orth. Sold 2011 RARE WW2 GERMAN NAZI U-BOAT BADGE WITH DIAMONDS - RARE WW2 GERMAN NAZI U-BOAT BADGE WITH DIAMONDS - Marked 800 for silver content, given as a gift to U-boat captains by Admiral Doernitz.
Naval Artillery War Badge with diamonds: Records of the Kriegsmarine indicate that the existence of this badge with diamonds was only casually discussed and nothing was ever put down seriously about its creation. Copyright 2005-2016 © Uboataces. He received the Oak Leaves on 4 July 1943 for continued successful sorties in the Atlantic. If the property is unsold, Reeman Dansies' liability will cease when the property is collected by the Seller, or 10 days after the sale, whichever is earlier. Reeman Dansie Limited ("Reeman Dansie") carries on business with Bidders, Buyers and Sellers on the following Conditions of Sale, the Terms of Consignment for Sellers, the Information for Buyers and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be referred to herein or that may be amended by way of notices posted in the saleroom or by way of announcements made by the Auctioneer. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. A right of access can usually be exercised without a charge being paid by the Client, unless the requests from the Client are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Information provided to Bidders or their advisors prior to the sale in respect of any lot, whether written or oral and including any information in the sale catalogue or condition or other report, is a statement of opinion honestly held by Reeman Dansie and is not a statement of fact. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. All rights reserved. The U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillantenwas the same as the standard U Boat badge. Minesweeper War Badge with diamonds: Records indicate that this badge was only awarded once, although to whom is still a matter of question since exact records were lost at the end of World War II. We specialize in selling single pieces and entire collections. 2 The Buyer shall be required to pay all additional expenses, including but not limited to handling and storage, incurred for failing to collect a purchased lot before the lot is released to the Buyer for collection, 8. VAT is payable by the Buyer at the standard rate {presently 20%) on the Hammer Price.
Unsold and withdrawn lots will not be released to the Seller until the fees and expenses under these Terms of Consignment are paid to Reeman Dansie by the Seller. Awards and decorations of the Kriegsmarine consisted of a series of war badges as well as a series of naval combat clasps; these awards were considered part of a larger array of Third Reich military decorations. Reeman Dansie shall in no circumstances be liable if bids are not received to the level of the reserve. 9 Further details of the processing of the Client's personal data can be found in the full Privacy Policy.
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. It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. WRITE A REVIEW*Indicates required fields. Day One - Lots 1 - 999 (Jewellery, Coins & Militaria). Have a similar item you'd like to sell? There are several alternatives to bidding in person in the sale room at the time of the sale. Reeman Dansie is not liable for any loss or damage to any property caused by any third party in relation to handling, packing, transport or storage. Consistent with its role as a provincial auction house.