Infanterie Sturmabzeichen for Opinions.

[UK Cousin]

As the title says I am out of my element on badges. I am discussing the purchase of some with an individual that has a number of them. I will be posting them in their proper categories. Would Appreciate opinions.Thank you guys very much. You are the best and brightest and whatever you say, goes..



These are the only pics I have on this one I hope they are sufficient. Thanks again.

[bsiwula1]

Hello Cuz. The pics are bad. The front doesn't look outright terrible from the blurry images. The reverse is what concerns me. The hinge pin arm and catch seem to have retained a bright unusual finish compared to the rest of the badge, and the edges of the cutouts seem rather crude/unfinished. Too close to call for me. Ned or Stewey or another experienced eye maybe able to tell even with the bad images. But I'd proceed with caution. Best of luck to ya! Best regards.

Brian

[UK Cousin]

Thank you very much!

[MAP]

Sorry Cous,,, photo quality is imperative. Straight on photos is a must, details of eagles head especially and blurry images don't help much either. Maybe guys like Ned and Fisher can opine based on these but mere mortals like me who rely on references can't :

[bsiwula1]

I half to say the more I look at it the less I like it. I'm not sure how many IAB makers had a solid non cut out design between the swaz and gun barrel, that and the head shape as Michael mentioned would be huge tells. But the badge looks thick and crudely cast. The pin by comparison seems so thin compared to the weight of the badge. My gut just says bad. But again I ve been wrong plenty! Best regards.

Brian

[bsiwula1]

Could be trying to impersonate this badge?

Intresting IAB

Brian

[rbminis]

When posting any others, please keep this thread in mind.
The Use of German Terminology.
Ralph.

[rbminis]

I could never with a clear conscience, tell someone to buy this badge from these photos alone.
Ralph.

[UK Cousin]

My apologies, Ralph. Thank you all for taking the time to view the Infanterie Sturmabzeichen that I have posted as I value all of your opinions. I can honestly say that what I love about ww2 collecting is you can study for long periods of time and still hit uncharted waters quite regularly. I do love it.

[fischer]

Hello UK Cousin

I can only echo what the others have stated about your pictures; clear photo's/scans are a "must" when asking for authenticity opinions.

That said...from what I can see of this one, I'm of the opinion it is a fake based on the Vienna Design examples.

Here is one from my fake collection to compare.

Best Regards, fischer