Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, FLL Design, Type 1

[rbminis]

A new addition to my IAB collection.
If I read fischer's analysis properly, this is a Type 1, hollow zinc, Friedrich Linden, Ludenscheid design IAB.
This example retains most of it's original finish.
Hope you like it.
Ralph.

[MAP]

Sweet Ralph!!!

I really want a hollow back like this one day. Im not a "type" collector but still want one.

[rbminis]

Sweet Ralph!!!

I really want a hollow back like this one day. Im not a "type" collector but still want one.

Thank you Michael!
You will still have to decide which design you would prefer.
Ralph.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Another good addition to your collection. Nice buy.

Cheers, Ade.

[Saladin]

Hi Ralph,
that is a nice addition to your collection.
I do like fischer's analysis of the FLL hollow bronze types.
You will note that your obverse design is classed as the type 1 and has the short barrel hing and the ? hook.
Mine is classed as obverse design 3 but sporting the same hardware as yours…Interesting stuff.
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, FLL Late Zinc Hollow

All the best
Doug

[rbminis]

Another good addition to your collection. Nice buy.

Cheers, Ade.

Thank you Ade!
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Hi Ralph,
that is a nice addition to your collection.
I do like fischer's analysis of the FLL hollow bronze types.
You will note that your obverse design is classed as the type 1 and has the short barrel hing and the ? hook.
Mine is classed as obverse design 3 but sporting the same hardware as yours…Interesting stuff.
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, FLL Late Zinc Hollow

All the best
Doug

Thank you Doug!
That is the thread that I was referring to.
Ralph.

[Watchdog]

Nice addition Ralph,

Like Michael I am not a type collector and for me it is all about the individual badge when making my choices. I have several hollow types but not an FLL (My FLL badges are all solid). However, I would have trouble leaving this one on the table

Fischer is certainly the IAB specialist of choice to my mind so I expect he will be along shortly to give his critique!

Regards

Mark

[rbminis]

Thank you Mark!
This one would have been difficult for me to say no to.
My other hollow FLL with an "L" catch.
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, FLL, Freidrich Linden, Ludenschied
And my solid example.
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber, Freidrich Linden, Ludenschied, FLL
Ralph.

[Glenn66]

Lovely example! How many Infanterie Sturmabzeichen does this make now in your collection?