Strange Panzer assault

[Ken N]

I've been all over the forum but haven't been able to find any reference to this.

First I thought it was a hack-job but the cut-out portion really appears to have been made that way.

Has anybody seen one like it? Any Idea what was the reason?

[Don D.]

Ken, do a search for cutout PABs. Some units did this early on after they received them. It was not a factory modification but done by the soldiers. The african hero has some very good fakes of this style cutout pab.

[Giel VW]

It was not a factory modification

Don, have you checked out that cut out? The silver finish of the badge covers the places were it was cut!

On top of that this is a very rare hollow silver Wurster, thanks for showing Ken

[scott3000]

Nice

[Don D.]

I saw that Giel. I thought it looked Wursterish but figured what is the chance of that? Unfortunately I'm putting in 14 hour days right now so I end up running thru this place when I can. Plus the kneipe has been a pain lately.

[Ken N]

The silver finish of the badge covers the places were it was cut!

Yes, that is why I thought it to be so unusual. I have seen other badges that were modified by cut-outs done by the individual. Thanks for your comments gentlemen.

By the way; Scott: I checked out your collection display. It's fantastic!

[PABLO_Teale]

VERY nice and unusual badge Ken.

[Don D.]

The silver finish of the badge covers the places were it was cut!

On top of that this is a very rare hollow silver Wurster, thanks for showing Ken

Giel, what finish would be on a nickle-silver pab? The metal would be the same color all the way through. Or do you believe it is tombak with a silver plated finish?