Bronze Scooped-back PAB Unmarked

[tudorw]

Hi,

This is a bronze PAB with a scooped back acquired in the 70's . There is no maker's mark on the back. Weighs 30 gms, 60mm x 42mm. The metal is more of a mat grey. It feels good but I would be grateful for some some feedback regarding the authenticity. Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
John (tudorw)

[Giel VW]

That's an unmarked Frank&Reif, completely original

[Thomas Durante]

I can only agree with Giel, an unmarked Frank & Reif.

Tom

[rbminis]

I can only agree with Giel, an unmarked Frank & Reif.

Tom

Agreed!
Ralph.

[tudorw]

Thank you, Tom, Ralph and Giel for your timely expert opinions !

Cheers,
John (tudorw)

[tudorw]

I stated at the time of posting in 2011 that this PAB was bronze. I now would like your opinion whether this would be a bronze PAB or a silver PAB - the metal is a matte grey, solid, weighty but I do not know its actual composition. Is it zinc ? Has the original coating worn off or did the badge present like this . Many thanksin advance, once again! Cheers, John.

[Thomas Durante]

Its a bronze grade, there is still finish on the hinge, catchplate and pin but not really on the badge anymore, not uncommon for zink based badges like this.

Tom

[panzer1432]

Superb PAB