A.S> PAB in bronze , original?

[grzegorzt]

Hello,
What do ypu think about this badge. Did A.S. made badges this form in bundmetal? I have noticed little diverences between this badge and zinkers made by A.S. Do You think could it be an original?
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1...5421196hd3.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5...4211961ro8.jpg
Thank You very much for help
Best regards
Grzegorz

[Giel VW]

Hello Grzegorz,

Yes AS made buntmetal badges, they were hollow badges though.

Yours is an original zink piece which developed a very nice patine!

Here's an example of a hollow buntmetal AS, they are very rare and desirable badges!

[Chet Sowersby]

Grzegorztr,
Indeed, this is a good badge. However, I think that you will find it to be made of zinc. The bronze examples by this maker held their finish quite well.

Chet

[Giel VW]

One more note, these early tombak badges do only seem to exist in silver, I've never saw a bronze example before!

[grzegorzt]

Theank You for very quck replay
All the best
Grzegorz

[Don D.]

I never get tired of seeing this maker's PABs. They have amazing detail.