Dave nope no snow globe! Yeah its one piece glass. The bottom is brass. The badge is solid its not a true badge inside, no pin or clasp. No I've never seen anything like it either. I'm not a big badge or award person so I don't know much about the APB. I bought a few badges from Chip when he was selling off things and Bob Grant but only to fill a small display case. Who is the go to person for the APB anyway?? I would send it to them to have a look see. It's just a funky thing that's in a book case in the basement. Maybe it is something I dunno?? No a mark on it that I have ever found. Also the badge has been loose inside since I bought it.