A few Hilfskreuzer badges

[Martin W]

Hi everyone,

i have been a collector of Kriegsmarine badges on and off for many years.A couple of years ago i became really interested in Auxiliary Cruiser history,the ships and especially the badges.
This is what i have amassed so far.I have added another tombak Schwerin since this scan was made.There are still many badges by various makers that i would like to add to the collection and i am in no hurry.

Thanks and regards,Martin.

[Martin W]

This is probably my favorite badge.It is of the unmarked type that is attributed to Juncker.The name scratched on the reverse reads "N4733/39 Alf Grzywotz.
Matr.Alfons Grzywotz was a crewmember of the Atlantis.

Regards,Martin.

[Martin W]

Another named badge.This is a zinc Schwerin with the name "Mauersberger" scratched on the reverse.I have no definate evidence yet but i beleive Mauersberger served on the Orion.

[RaymondG]

Hi Martin

A very impressive display

Raymond

[Martin W]

Thanks Raymond,

This one was definately the hardest one to find.It is a zinc badge by BH Mayer,marked L/18.This was only the second one i had seen and fortunately for me the owner was willing to part with it.
Now i just have to find its' tombak predecessor.

Regards,Martin.

[Martin W]

The badge in wear.This,i beleive is a pre-1943 signed photo of Atlantis Commander,Bernhard Rogge.The signature is hard to see but it reads"Rogge, Kapitain zur See".Rogge was promoted to Konteadmiral in 1943,that is why i beleive this particular photo preceeds that date.

Regards,Martin.

[Swordfish]

Martin-
You 'da Auxillery Cruiser man!

I like how we all have our collecting niches. Mine just happens to be Heer sabers.

[WWII]

Martin,

A very, very impressive collection! It's great to see all those different finishes
and nuances.

Looking at a display like this is a great way to start off the day ... :biggrin:

Best!

Bill

[Darrell]

Martin,
What are the makers? I see an F&B and a few Junckers as well as the 3 marked Schwerins at the top.

[Martin W]

Darrel,

Top row,left to right.

RS,zinc Schwerin,tombak Schwerin,zinc Schwerin.
Middle:
zinc Mayer,unknown,unknown,Foerster and Barth
Bottom"
Three tombak Juncker and an unknown zincer.

Regards,Martin.

[Darrell]

Darrel,

Top row,left to right.

RS,zinc Schwerin,tombak Schwerin,zinc Schwerin.
Middle:
zinc Mayer,unknown,unknown,Foerster and Barth
Bottom"
Three tombak Juncker and an unknown zincer.

Regards,Martin.

Thanks.:thumbup1:

[Jan Arne S]

Hi Martin !
That is a GREAT Collection of KM Hilfskreuzer`s .

Jan Arne

[Martin W]

Gentlemen,

thank you all for comments.At some point i wil post the rest of my KM collection.
And yes,i do have other badges besides HSK's.:wink:

Regards,Martin.

[George Stimson]

I love your collection, Martin! The Auxiliary Cruiser Badge is also my favorite KM badge. You've done a super job of collecting them!

[trevi]

A very impressive display

[Jo_Rivett]

`57 Version in Rohling Form :w00t:

[Gondor]

Really really nice - makes me want to start collecting KM again !!

Thanks for showing

Best

Gondor