GAB opinion

[Lurchheney13]

Recently picked this up off of the e-stand. Appears to be a GWL with a broken catch. I would like to know if replacing the catch would hurt the value even more. Opinions are welcome.

Regards,
Chris

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Chris,

Nice original GWL, quite a rare GAB to find. I personally wouldn't repair it, the value will not increase by doing that and you can risk ruining it further by destroying what is left of the fragile finish.

Tom

[Thomas Bendixen]

IMO yes the value would decline. These badges often lost their hooks/needles during battle or when taken capture and being ripped of the uniform by allied soldiers for souveniers. But I respect if you wish to restore it for your own happines

Cheers Thomas

[Bosse]

Hi Chris,

I think it's up to you if you are going to replace the catch. But from my point of view it definitly won't increas the value of the badge.

I have an nice IAB having the same issue like your badge. I decided to leave it as it is because it is a part of its history. But that's just a personal thing.

[kray]

I would rather have one in my collection with broken catch then one with restored catch....
I wouldn't touch it if it was mine.

[Lurchheney13]

Thanks for all of the input! I'll keep it the way it is to make sure that I don't ruin it.

Regards,
Chris

[Giel VW]

I like this one just the way it is.