Aws 1942 pab

[sang0plateau]

Hi guys, after reading a few related topics, I just found out I am the not-so-proud owner of a "cutter" AWS PAB. I also have the award document, I bought both items as a lot in an auction. The paper is very thin and has a wavy watermark when held in front of a light source. Since the last posts were a bit old, I thought I should check again if new information is available and ask for some educated opinions

[ryuuk]

Hi guys, after reading a few related topics, I just found out I am the not-so-proud owner of a "cutter" AWS PAB. I also have the award document, I bought both items as a lot in an auction. The paper is very thin and has a wavy watermark when held in front of a light source. Since the last posts were a bit old, I thought I should check again if new information is available and ask for some educated opinions

PAB is a fake.

[Den]

Agree with ryuuk here, pab is missing the crimped catch.

[Tom Yanacek]

I agree that the badge is a fake. However, I believe the document is genuine.

Best regards,
Tom

Here is an original Bronze Panzer Assault Badge by AWS:

[Tom Yanacek]

And a side-by-side comparison (fake on left and original on right):

[Tom Yanacek]

reverse compare (fake on left and original on right):

[sang0plateau]

Thank you for your time and your reviews, guys! I will try to find out in the Paper section if the award is original or not.