dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 the reverse. It is common to find the catches facing to the left on these.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 That last one was a zinker. Here is an earlier bunt metal one.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 The reverse. You can see the daisy better from this side.Don
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 An early bronze example from an unknown maker. Note the hinge/catch assembly which can also be found on WW1 wound badges. If anyone knows who made the wound badges featuring this hardware please let me know.ThanksDon
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 EWE in bronze. This maker had the best finish IMHO. I have only seen them in bronze. If you have a silver please let me know.ThanksDon
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 The reverse. Note the hand finishing behind the eagle and swaz. That is common on all origianls of this maker. There is a good fake out there that lacks this detail and has a weak maker mark.Don
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) Next, Foerster & Barth in silver. Edited May 22, 2005 by dond
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 The reverse. Note the unique attaching method for the hinge and catch.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 Frank & Reif in bronze. Same obverse as the BH Mayer. Hinge assembly is different. Note the "footers" used to solder the hinge to the badge.Don
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 FLL in bronze. Note, this is the only verifiably original flatbacked PAB. You can find these unmarked.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 Herman Aurich in bronze. This maker also used a unique reverse set up. This is the only set up he used. If you see one with a ball hinge, wrap around hinge etc... It is a fake. Sellers will call it a variation or type 1 etc... Don't be fooled. There is now a pretty good fake out there with this style hinge but the crimp is flattened on the top.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 Juncker in bronze. The reverse of these are simular to the "Zimmerman" PABs. The key is that the catch is inset to the badge.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 This PAB is one of the ealiest designs, made of nickle silver. Known as the "Porsche" because of the beauty and quality. The maker is unknown.
dond Posted April 30, 2005 Posted April 30, 2005 Next up Rudolf Karneth (R.K.) twins. Bronze first. These are also some beautiful designs.
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