Heer Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, Help Confirming Maker BH Mayer

[Avitas]

Hello again fellows,
I've been picking up a few items recently and finally had some time to post some things on the site again. Here I have what I have deduced to be an unmarked B.H. Mayer stamped PAB in silver. I was doing some amateur identification and from what I could tell this is an original Mayer PAB with some period? repairs to the pin assembly, as well as a bent catch. A well worn mid to late war zinc example I would say. If anyone else can confirm the maker or correct me if I'm off that would be excellent.
Here's the pics,
Cheers, Pat
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Edited January 20, 2013 by Nick

[Avitas]

Here is the back with pin and catch assembly.

[Avitas]

Another couple shots for details.

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[Avitas]

Here is a nice shot of the eagle, typical BH Mayer I believe. A side shot as well.

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[Avitas]

A nice view of the tank badge.

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[Avitas]

Finally a big size close-up of the tank details. Again, any comments on the maker of this badge are welcome, hopefully I got it right as a B.H. Mayer!

Thanks,

Pat

[J Temple-West]

Yes indeed, Pat....B H Mayer. Nice pick-up

I notice that it has a touch of zinc pest, you may want to consider applying some vasline to affected areas. it will both stabalize and stop the spread of the corrosion.

[Avitas]

Right on, I am getting better at ID'ing the makers. When I first started on the site back in 2006 I had so many fakes in my early collection that I learned a harsh lesson in looking at the details, not the dealer's story. It's thanks to this site and all the great help that I am now learning more and more about different designs and makers etc. in this exciting and sometimes heartbreaking hobby.

About the zinc pest, how much vasoline should I add? Maybe apply a small amount to a cotton swab and apply that way?

Thanks again,

Pat

[J Temple-West]

About the zinc pest, how much vasoline should I add? Maybe apply a small amount to a cotton swab and apply that way?

That should do the trick, Pat. Apply, rub off and reapply a week later.