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    #1

    2014 SOS Pickups

    Hi guys,

    I am enjoying seeing everyone elses finds from the SOS show, so figured I would show mine. All in all, it was a great show for me and was able to find a few missing badge variants over the entire spectrum of Heer badges.

    First up are the IABs; a pretty minty Gottlieb and Wagner and unmarked Frank & Reif. Hard to capture the shiny G&W finish, it really is bright in hand.
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    Found a few Rettenmaier GABs in very nice condition. First one has the common rectangular catch plate. The 2nd one doesn't appear to have a catchplate, which would be a new variant as far as I know. There is quite a bit of solder for it, so there may be a small plater under there somewhere. At first I thought it might be a replacement, but the finish is perfect around it and the shape of the catch and tool mark on the tip are correct for this maker.
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      #3
      I have been missing an "Assmann-2" GAB, so I was glad to add this one to the collection as well as an early hollow Schickle/Mayer PAB.
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      New Book - The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II
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        #4
        Last but not least is this 1st Pattern JFS clasp. Although I already have several JFS clasps, including three 1st Pattern examples, I couldn't help adding this one to the company. Nice two-tone finish that is fading from light to dark bronze. I am always impressed by the level of detail and quality of construction with these JFS badges.

        Thanks for looking.

        Tom
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          #5
          Wonderful badges tom walking around with you is a real education. I have never seen anyone deconstruct a badge like you do. Well done!

          And I love the ejector markings on that GAB!

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            #6
            All very Nice additions Tom who wouldn't love them
            Great hanging with you guys again, best part of the show

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              #7
              Hi Tom

              Very Nice Additions; looks like you had a great show!

              The G&W is very well preserved; as you know these are more commonly found completely faded to gray.

              Congrats!

              Best Regards, fischer

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                #8
                Very nice additions dude...love them all but I really love that early BHM PAB.

                I really wish I had the chance to be there.

                Chris

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                  #9
                  Tom,

                  It looks like you had a very successful hunt at the show. That G&W IAB is the finest I can remember seeing.

                  Thanks for sharing.

                  Congrats,
                  Eric

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                    #10
                    Nice scores Tom!
                    Regards
                    Hans N

                    Don´t throw away your fake WB´s! Get in touch with me.
                    I collect them for reference purposes for the benefit of the hobby (for the right "fake" price of course).

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                      #11
                      Very nice finds my friend,congrats

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                        #12
                        Beautiful badges Tom.

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                          #13
                          Beautiful badges, the Gottlieb's and CCC are especially stunning, nice finds!!!

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                            #14
                            Great to hang out with you and the others again. Had fun!

                            That flat back is a first for me with that variant catch, really neat to see it in hand.

                            The others are really nice, especially that CCC and bronze PAB Excellent haul overall, well done!

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                              #15
                              You scored well Tom

                              They all look great to me

                              congrats
                              Graeme

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