PAB opinion please

[hades2004]

One of my friend want to discuss this A marked PAB . And he want to know which is more rare -- this A marked PAB or GWL unmarked PAB I showed on reply . Thank you experts . Best wishes from ShangHai .

[hades2004]

This PAB is the unmarked GWL PAB he want to discuss . Is this an original early GWL ? Thank you very much .

[hades2004]

The reverse photo .
Kind Regards
Xiwan

[Panzercracker]

You are correct on the makers being Assmann and GWL respectively. Both are zinc based, hollowback badges and probably came out mid-war. GWL only made these in zinc, while Assmann's earliest PABs were "cupal" (tombac coated aluminum alloy). Virtually no finish remaining on the GWL, but enough (on the hardware), to let you know it was originally a silver grade --as well as your Assmann. IMO, the GWL is far rarer and the more desirable maker of the pair.

--Rgds, Ken

[AndyC]

Two good ones as Ken says



Andy

[Heydrich]

I can agree that GWL is more rare than zink Assman. I've seen few zink assmans on different forums for the past two years, and no GWL at all. Just statistics

[Giel VW]

Both very nice and, as said above, good pieces.

I remember the days when prices only went up and up, these GWL's were considdered as one of the grails in the PAB collections. Quality/design wise they are no big deal, but with their set up and the typical faded corroded zink surface they are just something different. If I would see one for sale I would fall in the old habbit of taking it without looking at the price

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Xiwan,

I think Ken nailed this one exactly, GWL's are very rare and desirable compared with the more common Assmann. Condition is also very important, but I would go with rarity anyday.

Tom

[hades2004]

Thank you Ken , thank you all experts . I learn much by this chance . My firend and me are all have no experience on price . Could you tell me the price range about this two PAB ? Best wishes from ShangHai .
Kind Regards
Xiwan