PAB FLL43 Catch - which type more common?

[Greg]

Which type of catch on the Friedrich Linden FLL 43 PABs is more common? I always thought "type A" (the one on the left here) was more common, but in looking through old threads it appears there are a lot of "type Bs" (The one on the right, that doesn't have a catch plate).

Which type do you have?

(I know there is a different setup for the much rarer ones with the FLL 43 marking stamped; I'm only talking about these two types.)

Thanks,
Greg

[Marc Garlasco]

Greg,
Just as an aside the thick one is far more common on Flak badges by FLL. I have seen very few round wire ones.
Marc

[scott3000]

Greg,
My bronze is type A and my Silver is type B

[uwemue]

I own a silver one with the "B" type catch.

[Chet Sowersby]

Greg,
In silver I have one Type A and two Type B's. In bronze I have a Type B. I also have a unmarked massive bronze that has round wire catch on a small rectangular plate.

Chet

[skip]

I******180;ve had a couple of both but the majority had the "ersatz" type with ? on a round plate. Strange, as the flat, thick type fits exactly in the recess it was made for. Looks a lot tidier as well.

Skip

[Indy]

hi Greg

Mine is siliver one, and it has a type A catch. Can you check the font of "3" on type B? It looks like the 3 has a flat top. I don't know it is real or just my eyes are getting bad .

Kr
Indy

[Greg]

Hi Indy,

The 3s are the same on both; the whole FLL 43 markings are the same.

Thanks to all for your data - what you've managed to do is to talk me into keeping both of these! (I only told my wife I *might* sell one.)

Best,
Greg

[Indy]

good for you, Greg

"might" is a good word...contains uncertainty and potential..

kr
Indy

[Chet Sowersby]

Greg,
I'd keep it also. This maker is always in demand.

Chet