Early 57 Items PAB 25, Minesweeper & U Boat Badge

[DavidM]

Hello

I have recently received some early 57 versions of the Panzer Assualt Badge (PAB) in silver for 25 engagements, a minesweepers badge and a U Boat badge. The photos really don't do these pieces justice as 'in the hand' they absolutely superb. I'd put these up against the wartime made pieces any day !!

First up is the PAB 25, then the minesweeper and finally the U boat.

As usual, any comments or observations welcomed.

Regards
David

Note. I've just checked the photos before uploading and the rear shot of the minesweeper badge is, well, not very good (peculiar - don't know whats happened to it) so I'll re do that photo tomorrow and post it then.

[DavidM]

Rear of PAB

[DavidM]

Side view of PAB

[DavidM]

Minesweeper Front

[DavidM]

Rear of Minesweeper

Awaiting photo

(I've just checked the photos before uploading and the rear shot of the minesweeper badge is, well, not very good (peculiar - don't know whats happened to it) so I'll re do that photo tomorrow and post it then.)

[DavidM]

Side view of minesweeper

[DavidM]

U Boat badge Front

[DavidM]

Rear of U Boat

[DavidM]

Side view of U Boat badge

[George L]

All Very nice pieces! Interesting that the #'d PAB has a kind of mashed rivets instead of the typical hollow center types.

[DavidM]

Hello

Thanks George Yes, the rivets on the PAB 25 are interesting, but somewhere, (probably here or the GMIC), I have seen this style used on other pieces.

Regards
David

[Peter Wiking]

No problems with these. Nice badges David.

Peter

[DavidM]

Hello

Thanks Peter

Regards
David