Infanteriesturmabzeichen for review please

[yannicks]

Hi all,

what do you think about this Infanteriesturmabzeichen. Unfortunally the condition is bad.

[Stewy S]

A deformed leaf (Deumer) ISA. Stewy

[Neil Hever]

Real but rough. If not purchased yet hold out for something better. NH

[yannicks]

Thank you for your help.

I got it from an old man from my village together with an ek2 Vwa and some other orders and badges. But unfortunally all in a bad condition.

[Neil Hever]

Enjoy them. Always good to have a real authentic item! NH

[CBH]

Put some vaseline or something similar on it to stop the zinc pest .
I myself like the less then mint items , they tell more of a story .
Nice badge , please post the others .

[Glenn66]

Although sporting different hardware, a slightly spankier condition 'deformed leaf' for your comparison.

[fischer]

I can only agree with what the others have stated, condition is rough but it's complete and all original...I think it is a silver grade.

The hardware set up is one of three Deformed Leaf - Attributed Deumer examples and this one has the Block hinge hardware with the unique "D" shaped catch plate.
Glenn shows the Vertical Crimp variant and the third set up is referred to as the Oval Crimp.

Here is my Block Hinge to compare.

Best Regards, fischer

[rbminis]

And here is the oval crimp.
Ralph.