Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber, AS in Triangle

[rbminis]

A recent addition to my PAB collection.
I have another silver example from this maker already, but apparently, there are 4 variants of this badge.
This one retains about 99% of it's reverse finish and about 95% of it's obverse finish.
There was a small spot of zinc pest near the bottom of the obverse, but I treated it with Vaseline. This is a good example to show the difference it makes.
I didn't really realize it until I reviewed the photos for editing.

There is also a quite interesting pattern at the bottom obverse, right above the ribbon that is a result of the crimping method for the catch.
It doesn't really show up too well in these photos, I will attempt to take some more to show it better.
Ralph.






Trying to show the pattern from the crimping tool.

[MAP]

Fantastic example Ralph.

Can't upgrade this one!

[rbminis]

Fantastic example Ralph.

Can't upgrade this one!

Thank you Michael!
I was happy to get this one.
Here are a couple of photos showing the zinc pest when I received it.
The ones I posted first are after a Vaseline treatment.
Ralph.

[raz]

Very nice addition Ralph. You have a good eye for top quality pcs . I still think you have a tank tree in your back yard ..

Dennis

[rbminis]

Very nice addition Ralph. You have a good eye for top quality pcs . I still think you have a tank tree in your back yard ..

Dennis

Thank you Dennis!
My secret source.
Some of these recent additions could very well be Philippe's book, but I have to look.
Ralph.

[paulscoot]

Lovely badge that Ralph, Nice demo of how a little dab of Vaseline works! regards ,Paul

[Migobeego]

Beautiful badge and some serious photografic skills!

[rbminis]

Lovely badge that Ralph, Nice demo of how a little dab of Vaseline works! regards ,Paul

Thanks Paul.
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Beautiful badge and some serious photografic skills!

Thank you!
Ralph.

[humble collector]

It looks like it was made yesterday! Very nice