A PAB that been through a lot - request for opinions

[Vadim bz]

Hello all!

I present photos of this PAB which looks to be in a very well-worn condition.
Comments about originality, features and manufacturer are welcome.
If original, would like to hear value.
best,

Vadim.

[scott3000]

these have been debated I know, however IMO a fake , possible artificially aged

[Don D.]

I agree.

[Chet Sowersby]

Vadim,
As Scott has pointed out this type of badge has been discussed many times in the past. Do a search for "AWS 1942" and read it all. As for your piece I belive it to be bad.

Chet

[Vadim bz]

Thanks all. Any specific comment or link other then "I think it's a fake" (not that I do not trust all respected members, but i'm after constructive opinions, that's all) will be useful, since i've been digging the forums for an hour now, and found no similar examples in the fake GABs topic.

[Don D.]

The catch is not crimped in as one would expect to find on an original.

[Philippe DB]

This indeed is a rather aged variant of the cutter fake. These badge are easy to recongnize by the sharp excess material left in the cut-out. A piece of such material is clearly visible on the top side of the gun of this badge (cfr. second pic).

KR
Philippe

[Vadim bz]

This indeed is a rather aged variant of the cutter fake. These badge are easy to recongnize by the sharp excess material left in the cut-out. A piece of such material is clearly visible on the top side of the gun of this badge (cfr. second pic).

KR
Philippe

I see what you mean Philippe, thank you very much for that.

V.B.