Bronze PAB

[Marc Garlasco]

My Bronze PAB just came in the mail. Comments welcome. Scans are tough on such 3D badges - any suggestions?

[Marc Garlasco]

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My Bronze PAB just came in the mail. Comments welcome. Scans are tough on such 3D badges - any suggestions?

[Frank Heukemes]

Sorry to say this is a known fake.
It is immediately recognizable by the "cut" into the wreath near the turret on the left side. Other things like too flimsy catch and edges on reverse flattened and broadened that way are also typical for this fake.

[Don D.]

and the 2 dots in the grass at the bottom near the wreath.

[Marc Garlasco]

Well, got it from Thomas Huss - do you think he knows this?

[Philippe DB]

Hi Flak,

This type of PAB must have been posted a dozen times over the last 12 months. It's really beyond me why it keeps popping up every couple of weeks.

And concerning the dealers I think most of them for sure don't read this forum. This sc "Porsche" PAB copie is for sale at most big dealers or has been in the past with one exception and that is D. Niemann.

Here is a link to the original on which this copie is based:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...Bronze+porsche

KR
Philippe

[Marc Garlasco]

Lessons

Thanks everyone from a newbie collector. Thomas has been wonderful and I have learned some lessons:


1) Always buy from a dealer with a return guarantee
2) DO your homework before buying. Research, research, research!
3) Read this website and learn from it
4) If it looks too good it probably is

[Peter Wiking]

Thanks everyone from a newbie collector. Thomas has been wonderful and I have learned some lessons:


1) Always buy from a dealer with a return guarantee
2) DO your homework before buying. Research, research, research!
3) Read this website and learn from it
4) If it looks too good it probably is

Right on the spot.

Cheers.
Peter Wiking

[Levesque]

Hi Flak88,

My first PAB was also a fake and I did do some research on it first! It turned out to be one of the best fakes made, so I got hosed and I didn't find out until 6 months later and I was not able to return it for a refund Joining this Forum is the best thing you can do to inform yourself about buying good PAB's..better luck in the future..Dan

[John R.]

Message to Herr Huss about PAB

Dear Flak88,

I contacted Thomas Huss just now (8 May) and he stated that he is most dismayed that he made an incorrect determination concerning this badge. He said that he would return the money in full and for you to keep the badge in question.

I have found him to be honorable in his dealings and carries a full return promise for any items that turn out to be reproductions with no time limit.

I hope this helps, I was discussing another issue with him when I mentioned the problem with your badge and subsequent post.

Once again, the value of this forum has been proved.

Regards, Trident3

[Marc Garlasco]

alls well

All,
Thanks. Thomas refunded the money the moment I told him of the issue brought up by the forum. He is a true gentleman. It is sad that folks make such fakes...
Thanks to the forum for all the help and to Thomas.