What is this PAB? Possible Juncker?

[Jurgen E]

What is this PAB? Possible Juncker?
I have this PAB and I believe it is a Juncker, because of the hardware I believe it is not the first design, still early but a little later. I would think it is still a Nickel Silver? What is all this silver wash on this badge on the front as well as traces on the back. I think I see on the reverse in the hook area some cupper showing through as well as on the reverse on the oak leave wreath? I looked and looked at the Philippe De Bock book and I just cant figure this one out. What the heck is it? Thank you all for your help! Jurgen E

[Jurgen E]

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[Jelle M.]

Hi Jurgen,

It is indeed a Juncker in nicklesilver.
Unlike the other example you posted yesterday,
this one did receive a silver finish thus making it a later version.
What you see on the backside is patina forming, not copper.


Jelle

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Jurgen,

I think Jelle nailed this one pretty well, original Juncker with frosted silver finish. Typical appearance with some age spots and oxidation giving it a somehat speckled look.

I have one that was quite heavily oxidized and the frosted silver finish had a similar appearance. It was so heavily oxidized that I risked cleaning it and was happy with the result, but wouldn't touch yours as it looks great the way it is and perfectly natural.

Tom

[AndyC]

As said a very nice Juncker PAB.
Don´t worry about the finish, it´s fine




Andy

[Job Lunter]

Nice NS Juncker example and Tom I didn`t even know you had such a killer looking Juncker PAB

Best regards,
Job

[Giel VW]

Beautiful piece Jurgen! That's what I call mint. Completely untouched and hardly ever worn panzer

[Thomas Durante]

Thanks Job, it was a local US vet bringback, he was in charge of prisoner interrogation so had a bunch of nice goodies.



Tom

[chrisje110]

Tom what a killer piece !
How did you clean it ?

[Thomas Durante]

TarnX. I don't normally clean my badges and I don't recommend it unless its a pretty hard core case of dark oxidation like on my PAB here. Its a pretty harsh chemical and works well, but can give the badge an unnatural weird look to it. Only in extreme cases would I recommend it.



Tom

[Gorg]

The result of your action is absolutely stunning Thomas! What a lovely badge you get!

Greg.

[Jurgen E]

Thanks everybody for your input! JME