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    GAB unknown maker

    Hi
    I have this GAB by an unknown maker.
    Is there any more information about this one ?


    Andy
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              Hi Andy,you have RK GAB in zinc

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                Yes, A RK from the moment just before the beak detail got weaker and weaker.

                Regards, Wim
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                  Ok in have heard that this one was an unknown maker

                  Thanks



                  Andy

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Theo Cuypers View Post
                    Yes, A RK from the moment just before the beak detail got weaker and weaker.

                    Regards, Wim
                    Hi Wim

                    I am not sure about that, the beak on this example looks bulbous and not as I would have thought it should have been?

                    What about the details on this badge, check the weak bayonet groove and handle, grenade pot, chest, sides of wings. I suppose it could be wear, but the hinge area also looks a little strange. Maybe some kind of misalignment in production?

                    Saying that, the material looks ok and the set up looks ok.

                    The more I look at it, the less comfortable I feel about it.

                    Andy, is there any chance of scanning it, to give a different view.

                    regards
                    Graeme

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                      First picture, i didn't know what the maker is, and kinda guessed RK. I agree, the head looks off.

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                        Here is a scan of the GAB
                        I have had this one since late 70s so if its a copy its no big loss





                        Andy
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                          Originally posted by AndyC View Post
                          Hi


                          Here is a scan of the GAB
                          I have had this one since late 70s so if its a copy its no big loss





                          Andy
                          The bulk of good copies dated from after the release of Frank's book. So I woundn't expect such a copy in the 70's?

                          Regards, Wim
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                            Hi Andy,

                            Thanks for the scan, it looks much more "normal" this way. I think the photographs made the badge look weird for some reason, but from your new scan it looks like a typical Rudolf Karneth to me.

                            I think the weaker detail might be due to the finish, I have seen several Karneth IABs with a similar thick finish and weaker details, here is one as an example, courtesy of fisher's excellent collection.

                            Tom
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                              Thanks for all comments



                              Andy

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