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    Help needed with PAB, what maker?

    I am looking to purchase my first PAB, I have the opportunity to buy this badge. I believe that it might be an unmarked S&L. But I am not sure. Does it look original?

    Thanks, Randy
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    PAB help needed, is this a good S&L ??

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      #3
      Very nice S&L!

      Regards,
      Chris G.

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        #4
        Agreed, not often seen in silver in this variant

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          #5
          A good one and as Chad mentioned not so easily found in the silver grade.

          Chet
          Zinc stinks!

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            #6
            Looks like the postwar scrape though...

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              #7
              Pab

              What is a post war scrape?

              Thanks, randy

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                #8
                Scrape or?

                To me, it appears to be a wartime oval dimple on the upper pin. But you guys have a lot more experience than I do, what do you guys think? I have already agreed to purchase the badge, but could cancel it.

                Thanks, Randy

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                  #9
                  Hi Randy,
                  If you are only going to have one or two PAB's why bother with zinc? Far better to purchase tombac or NS. The finish won't go to hell like the example shown and the value will be better in the long run. On common items such as this, zinc stinks!

                  Chet
                  Zinc stinks!

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                    #10
                    PAB mark on pin

                    You are probably right, but I have already given my word to purchase this badge. I mailed the money order today. Are there any opinions on the tool mark? Does it look wartime?

                    The seller is a member of this forum and we'll respected.

                    Thanks again for all of the help,
                    Randy

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                      #11
                      Tooling marks on PAB pin

                      I have received the PAB and have taken a few close-up photographs of the tooling mark on the pin. I believe that it is a good mark of an original, but any comments are appreciated.

                      Thanks, Randy
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                        PAB tooling mark on pin

                        Here are two additional photos.
                        Thanks, Randy
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                          #13
                          PAB maker

                          Thanks guys for the help, I very much appreciate it. I have received some PM's stating that the badge looks good and is a keeper. Now I am tempted to start collecting different makers of these impressive badges.
                          best regards,
                          Randy
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                            #14
                            Hi Randy,

                            Nice original S&L. The tool mark on the pin is indeed the "wartime dimple" as you correctly identified, so I would feel comfortable with it being at least considered a wartime-compatible badge. With S&L you have to be careful since they made badges postwar, but everything I see on your example is perfectly fine for a wartime badge. A nice original IMO.

                            Don't mind Chet, zinc is where its at!!

                            Tom
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