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JFS Grade IV (75) Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen.
Hi Guys,
As some of you are aware, I've been dropping hints on the forum that I was expecting a big ticket purchase from the States whilst not divulging what it was. Well, it got here this morning after a long delay with U.K. customs, and I could not be happier with it. I think only one or two genuine ones owned by members here have been shown before so I'm proud to join that group. It is I believe as fine a conditioned grade IV GAB as you're going to get, this thing is not a badge, it's a jewel.
Instead of conking on as I usually do, I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves in this case as nothing needs adding to that really, although any questions please feel free to ask if you like.
Obverse and reverse, weight is bang on at 40.8 grams.
Detail of eagles head and clawed feet gripping the swastika.
Lower part of the badge showing the crossed bayonet and grenade, the number box, and a flaw on the central vein of the bottom right oak leaf that is found on many (but not all) JFS grade IV GAB's.
Hinge and pin details.
Catch details.
And finally, rivet details and the makers mark.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
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03-18-2015 09:56 PM
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Beautiful Ned. Well done!
Michael
P.S. I think I was close with the guessing game. If I remember correctly I guessed a PAB 75....
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Thanks for sharing, A very very nice example.
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MAP
Beautiful Ned. Well done!
Michael
P.S. I think I was close with the guessing game. If I remember correctly I guessed a PAB 75....
"Nice try Mister....But no cee-gaar!"
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
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MAP
Beautiful Ned. Well done!
Michael
P.S. I think I was close with the guessing game. If I remember correctly I guessed a PAB 75....
That was me
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Quality mate, that's about as much as can manage right now! Congrats my friend. Stewy
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Spectacular Ned!
One of the nicest examples I have seen.
Congrats, your GAB collection is ALMOST complete now?
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
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rbminis
Spectacular Ned!
One of the nicest examples I have seen.
Congrats, your GAB collection is ALMOST complete now?
Ralph.
Ha!! Ha!! Yeah Ralph, I wish!
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
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That's an absolute beauty.
When are you sending it over to me?
Jonathan.
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Ned,
What a magnificent award. A work of art! I'm sure you have a fine group of friends this one will be displayed with. Let us in, show us a picture!
Anzel
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