Frosty GWL IAB

[blutundehre]

Hi Ray,
This isn't a private conversation your questions are welcomed, but I wouldn't be able to answer that for you. Do you mean cut out? I know there is one that has this, but not sure what maker did this, maybe Tom or Graeme could answer that for us. I would like to know as well.
Dave

[blutundehre]

Hi Ray,
I found a thread. It is a hollow backed GWL with cut out swas.
Beautiful badge, this one is on the list for sure.
Dave

[Thomas Durante]

Hope you don't mind me butting in? Do some GWL's have a cut swaztika from what I believe I seen before?

Hi Ray,

Yes, the very rare early hollow-back GWL IABs do have a cutout swastika. Here is one from Andreas' excellent collection.

Tom

[-Ray-]

ALCON:

Thanks for your time, resources, and the expedient replies regarding the cutout IAB's. For some reason I assumed that all the GWL's were cut outs. This now clarifies that speculation with me that was partially based on a GWL sub badge in my collection. Their appearance is definitly set apart.

Beautiful illustration posted in the previous post. I would'nt mind comming across one of these examples in the future if they could be found.

Thanks again for the guidance.

-Ray-

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Ray,

You may be thinking of the GWL GABs, these are always cut out as far as I know.

Tom

[Indy]

Hi Graeme,
Unlucky? I guess it depends how you look at it, I did get a refund, and an education worth it's weight in IAB's. I would say I'm better off than most in this situation. I hope Dave C. can get his money back as well.

On condition and finish to help with authenticity, I hear what you are saying my friend, but I strive to find these pieces in as close to mint as possible so I guess I kinda set myself up. I can't help but love the minty ones, it's a sickness I have. That being said I have, in searching the forum, seen some fakes that were worn as well, I should just stay away from GWL's, but now it's personal

Thanks
Dave

Dave,

I have to tell you that Scott got all the mint badges.