GAB Trash or Treasure?

[Brian S]

I've had this one in my cigar box with badges I'm uncomfortable with. It's purdy but I'm not sure. Not exactly a top end badge, but still curious.

[Brian S]

the backster... I like the screwback device in terms of looks, pudy sunburst, but the edges are a little sharp. I wouldn't cut into my tunic with a sharp screw device.

[Brian S]

...big bird and his screw.

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Brian,

Hate to say it, but your assumption was right. Leave it in that cigar box.

Cheers, Frank

[Brian S]

Yeah, it looks like that new silver metal that is being used for so many fakes. And the sharp edged screw-back is not a good thing.

[Frank Heukemes]

Brian,

be wary of ANY GAB screwback, I have never seen a real MANUFACTURED one, I guess if I ever see one that is good with a screwback, it was done by a jeweller for the recipient.

Here´s the same fake, a bit brighter finished:

Cheers, Frank

[Frank Heukemes]

reverse, I have saved these pics from somebody and didn´t note from whom, hope you don´t mind!