Hi guys,
Finally I was able to find the very elusive early GWL IAB in tombak. I think we have one other bronze grade in the database which is in better condition but when looking at this one it clearly saw some more action. At first I thought I was looking at a worn down silver grade but after inspecting it in detail I'm pretty sure I have a bronze grade here as well. The bright bronze finish is clearly visible in deep parts between the oaks, this finish was covered with dirt and scratches and the typical green "verdis gris" at some points.
The reverse looks slightly more "silverish" but afer looking at it I realised I was looking at plain brass without finish! I personally think the obverse was the only part that was ever finished on this badge, or finished differently... a bit in line with the early S&L examples...
Hope you like it!
Giel
Finally I was able to find the very elusive early GWL IAB in tombak. I think we have one other bronze grade in the database which is in better condition but when looking at this one it clearly saw some more action. At first I thought I was looking at a worn down silver grade but after inspecting it in detail I'm pretty sure I have a bronze grade here as well. The bright bronze finish is clearly visible in deep parts between the oaks, this finish was covered with dirt and scratches and the typical green "verdis gris" at some points.
The reverse looks slightly more "silverish" but afer looking at it I realised I was looking at plain brass without finish! I personally think the obverse was the only part that was ever finished on this badge, or finished differently... a bit in line with the early S&L examples...
Hope you like it!
Giel
, beautiful badge mate. 
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