More Wurster?

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear all,

I found a very special bronze PAB by Wurster today. It is made of Buntmetall and MASSIVE. It features an early Wurster mark in the form of a simple W next to the hinge. All other details are the same as on later zink bronze Wursters or the all brass hollow ones from Wurster.

Cheers, Frank

[Frank Heukemes]

reverse, check out the W mark!

[Frank Heukemes]

closer

[Frank Heukemes]

catch same as on zink Wursters

[Frank Heukemes]

also the regular Wurster hinge:

[Frank Heukemes]

Also found this hollow back Wurster today in megamint condition, all of the protective lacquer still present!
If you wonder if I robbed Detlev today, no, I just came back from the Reichertshofen show and made some good trades!

Cheers, Frank

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Eric N]

Hi Frank,

Good hunting! Those are absolutely beautiful PABs. I'm turning GREEN.

I have a Wurster,but with the more well known mark, made of zinc and with most of the bronze color absorbed.

Best regards

Eric

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Eric,

Yes, the Wurster zinkers rarely look better than this:

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Jan Arne S]

Hi Frank !
Excelent PAB in Bronze , maker small "W" ( KWM )

Jan Arne

[Richard]

Is there any published info to substantiate this as Wurster? Gordon Williamson and Jamie Cross say this mark is unidentified in their publication "Makers Marks of Third Reich German Awards" and state that only 4 IAB's and 1 GAB has been found with this mark. Are there any other members out there that have a badge with this mark? Here are some pics of mine.
Richard V

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Richard,

How can you ask? The evidence is before your eyes. ALL THREE badges posted in this thread are by Wurster. Just compare the obverse details, all the same on all three badges. Besides, Wurster starts with a "W"!

Cheers, Frank

[Maximiliano]

In Silver

Wurster in silver.

Cheers,

Maximiliano.

[Maximiliano]

beautiful bronze Pab Frank.

Here more Wurster mark.