Please help to id massive GAB maker

[militaria.no]

Hello guys

I wonder if it is possible to say who made this badge?

Thank you in advance

Best regards
Marius

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Marius,

A fine original. The maker is unknown still, I think it is Unknown Maker #1 in the Heukemes GAB book, but I don't have it with me at the moment.

Tom

[militaria.no]

Hello Tom

Thank you for your fast and good help

Best regards
Marius

[Graeme]

Hi Marius

I do not think it possible to say who made this badge.

IMO it is unknown #7

When comparing to unknown #1 they are very similar designs, but there are small differences.

You can check out unknown #1 in the GAB Gallery, but we do not have an example of the type you have.

Can you post angled pics of the catch, to see if it looks replaced/repaired, and does your catch open to the left?

best regards
Graeme

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

I just checked the Heukemes book and Graeme is correct, it is Unknown maker #7.

Tom

[mike y]

That looks like Hammer & Sohn hardware to me, that has been possibly linked to those Luft GAB's

[AndyC]

I dont know about the maker but its a 100% original GAB


Andy

[Thomas Durante]

That looks like Hammer & Sohn hardware to me, that has been possibly linked to those Luft GAB's

Hi Mike,

Very good observation and I tend to agree with you that Hammer and Sohn is a likely candidate for the maker. Not enough ofcourse to say for sure, but a lead to keep in mind with future discoveries.

Tom

[panzer nco]

Pab

Show's all the hallmarks of an original, Its a well worn original example !!!!


Not sure about the maker Thoe..

[militaria.no]

does your catch open to the left?

best regards
Graeme

Yes, opens to the left.

Thank you for your feedback and help with this GAB guys