Sturmabzeichen(small makers mark)

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 09-17-2012, 01:03 PM

Hello all,i have this general assault badge that has the smallest of maker marks.It is a W and i was wondering if it was made by HEINRICH WANDER,GABLONZ or another manufacturer as i'm not sure on this one.Any help on ID for this one would be greatly appreciated, thanks

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-17-2012 01:03 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**big ned** · 09-17-2012, 01:50 PM

Nice original small 'W' GAB by Wurster, the zinc bubbling is typical of originals, as fakes of this badge do turn up, but lack this detail. Better pic's of the hinge and catch would be nice, but I see no problems so far.

Regards, Ned.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 09-17-2012, 02:16 PM

Thanks Ned,just the info that i needed.

**Adrian** · 09-17-2012, 03:06 PM

Wurster will be the maker as Ned says but out of curiosity, how did you arrive at Heinrich Wander?

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 09-17-2012, 03:24 PM

Hi adrian,my reference book is a very old one in which the manufacturers list is not only incomplete,but also only has what appear to be hand drawn makers marks.The wurster section did not have a mark to compare at all and the only other W i could find was the wander.I think it's about time i invested in a more complete and accurate book!!

**Adrian** · 09-17-2012, 04:11 PM

Ahh! I get you now. I could see why Wander might be associated with the 'W' makers mark, I was curious how you arrived with him considering the amount of other makers whose name starts with a W.

**StuG III** · 09-17-2012, 04:48 PM

Her was working his way through the list, Adrian. ;-)

Tom

**rbminis** · 09-18-2012, 01:55 AM

by big ned

Nice original small 'W' GAB by Wurster, the zinc bubbling is typical of originals, as fakes of this badge do turn up, but lack this detail. Better pic's of the hinge and catch would be nice, but I see no problems so far.

Regards, Ned.

I agree with Ned on all points.

Nice badge!
Ralph.