My New PAB (25 Down - 50, 75, 100 To Go)

[WWIIBuff]

Hi Guys,

Just got this today and couldn't wait to post it. Just need its 3 big brothers to complete my set.

John

[WWIIBuff]

PAB25 more pics...

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[ROBB]

I dont know much about badges ,but it looks like new ,did the tank soldiers actually wear them in combat or did they keep them in a box ,you would think with all that dust and mud and getting in and out of a tank ,it would be a bit dirty or scratched ,but all the same a nice badge ,and probably very expensive Rob

[Frank Heukemes]

Hi Rob,

There are unworn badges!

[Roman]

Hi John,
look at the "cousin" of your badge.
KR,
Roman

[Roman]

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[Greg]

John,

Is this the one you had on the way from Steve Wolfe? Superb!
Good luck with the higher grades!

Regards,
Greg

Hi Guys,

Just got this today and couldn't wait to post it. Just need its 3 big brothers to complete my set.

John

[Hank C.]

Barrel differences

Hi, nice badges! A question though; I'm going to look at a 25 PAB next week hopefully, and I noticed on the 2 here, there is a noticeable difference in the turret cannon barrel length. One goes completely into the border/wreath, the other is considerably shorter. Is this normal and acceptable between different producers? And is it indicative of a certain producer?
thanks in advance
Hank

[stogieman]

bronze vs. Silver

If you look carefully, you will see that the wreath and tank are different on the bronze and silver pabs. This seems to be consistent with all examples I have studied thus far. A good idea to study and memorize these differences!

[Philippe DB]

Roman that's without a doubt one of the most beautyfull bronze numbered PAB's I ever saw. If you ever stumble over another one you know were to find me

John, yours nice too of course

KR
Philippe

[Joseph D'Errico]

Hi John,

Congrats, fine looking example, I just recieved my "75" PAB last week from Stephan,just a stunning piece.

Best,
JD

[Roman]

Hi Philippe,

Of course I know where to find you & I’ll let you know as soon as I have smth like this.

This is another cousin .

KR,
Roman

[Roman]

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[Philippe DB]

Roman where do you find such pieces

Don't tell me you just found a well buried crate filled to capacity with unissued pieces

KR
Philippe

[Roman]

And this is the full elder brother