PAB Opinions Please

[Waffenreich]

Good evening gents,

This badge has been offered to me and although the source seems pretty solid I can't find it referenced as an original (or repro for that matter).

I'd appreciate any opinions on it and can ask for more pics if necessary.

Thanks in advance.

Regards!

Bob

[Chet Sowersby]

Bob,
No other pictures are required, it's not a good one.

Chet

[Jelle M.]

Agree a fake badge

[Waffenreich]

Appreciate the input guys.

In the interest of trying to educate the guy who offered it to me, is this a copy of a known maker, or just an all out Frankenstein fake?

vr

Bob

[Chet Sowersby]

Bob,
It's based on the Wurster design. However the hardware and badge material are incorrect as well other details to the obverse.

Chet

[ryuuk]

Appreciate the input guys.

In the interest of trying to educate the guy who offered it to me, is this a copy of a known maker, or just an all out Frankenstein fake?

vr

Bob

It's Deumer design fake (Oval Crimp).

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Bob,


I can only agree with the others, a cast fake. The rough surface is a big red flag, especially with this type of PAB. Original Deumers are nicely struck with excellent detail.


Tom

[Waffenreich]

Hi Bob,

I can only agree with the others, a cast fake. The rough surface is a big red flag, especially with this type of PAB. Original Deumers are nicely struck with excellent detail.

Tom

Appreciate the input Tom.

vr

Bob