PAB 25 by GB - strange

[Emeredato]

Hello guys,

what do you think about this one?

It has a strange attachment of the "25" and there are no rivets, though I was told that the tank stays on the wreast.

Any idea about this one?

It was offered with some other original badges.

Have only these photos.

Best regards,

Emeredato-Militaria

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[Dave Wyatt]

This is an acceptable variation.

[vacollector]

I've never seen this variation before. Does mean it's fake nor does it mean that it is real.

[Patrick W]

This is a well known variant of original GB badge, I have only seen them in bronze that I can recall. Textbook example.

[Dave Wyatt]

I've never seen this variation before. Does mean it's fake nor does it mean that it is real.

This is not a very commonly seen variation. So it's definitely understandable to question it if your not familiar with it. I believe the reason for the lack of rivets was that Brehmer ran out of them and improvised by soldering the tank to the wreath.

[Oscar]

It's original late war example, as mentioned: typical in bronze grade.
Take a look in Philippe de Bock's book, maybe this one variant should be print...

KR

[Christopher G.]

Nice original GB PAB25...with nothing wrong with it at all.

Regards,
Chris G.

[Ludwig]

The badge is 100% original IMO. Why it lacks rivets, we can only speculate about.

[Eddie]

i can only agree with the guys,original G.B. PAB

[fafnir]

hello,

Imo not strange and 100 % original.

Regards fafnir

[Emeredato]

Thank you very much guys!

Very interesting informations!

Best regards,

Emeredato-Militaria