A friend called me because he knows someone with this badge…. it was in his hand today.. I was working and couldnt come see it… I asked him to take pictures…here is the only pic (for now) … Im sure these are highly faked… my friend checked the diamonds with a loup and they are real… I will get a chance to see it and have it inspected Saturday… anyone know much about these? (I know what they sell for ..I was looking for info on spotting fakes etc)
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U-boat Badge with Diamonds
The U-boat Badge with Diamonds was a special issue award given to U-boat commanders who had received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak 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. It was usually presented together when the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves was awarded. U-boat Badge with Diamonds

Instituted in 1941, this badge was similar in design to the U-boat War Badge but was made of gilding silver and had nine small diamonds inlaid on the swastika with the medal. Approximately 30 were awarded with Admiral Donitz being one of the recipients. He wore a special version in which the wreath as well as the swastika was inlaid with diamonds.

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