Marc,
Avers8 (publication 2008) is a great sistematic work, a good identification guide expecially for deputy badges ( unfortunately only identification because there are only obverse pics in most cases). In my personal opinion you are right if you refer about the past versions of Avers, but not for Avers n.8.
Simone
Well, that may be the common view held "in the West", but here "in the East" collectors have a much different opinion about Avers, including its later editions.
