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    Early silver PAB finish.

    On this early stamped/hollow PAB, the heavily worn areas (i.e. treads and coax) indicate that the base metal is brass/tombak. However, the more slightly worn areas (i.e. the lower wreath band) almost look like dull zinc. Would this early badge most likely be made of tombak/brass with a silver plating that has oxidized a bit to a dark color? Also, this one appears to have a frosted outermost coating. Just trying to educate myself on the construction and finishing methods used. Thanks.

    Matt
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    Hi Matt,

    I tend to agree with you. This looks to be a tombak/brass badge, with a silver plating on it. On top of that, was put on a frosted finish. The frosted finish was often burnished off of the highpoints to reveal the shiny silver, and this is what is likely oxidizing on your example.

    Tom
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      Tom,

      Thanks for the expertise. I know you've studied badge finishes extensively. I seem to have developed a "sickness" for these early stamped, brass/tombak badges. I have not purchased an early PAB in silver yet, but this one is a possibility. I recently picked up an early PAB in bronze and an IAB. The prices hurt a bit though.

      Matt

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        Originally posted by Sniper 1987 View Post
        Tom,

        The prices hurt a bit though.

        Matt
        Thats an understatement Matt

        Have you full pics front and back?

        cheers
        Graeme

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