Infanterie Sturmabzeichen- Original or cool paper weight?

[MiketheMadman01]

Hey guys,

I wanted to see if I could get an opinion on this infantry badge I picked up awhile back at a militaria auction. Being a rookie collector, I'm still learning the ropes (thanks to this forum) but I know i've made a few mistake purchases in the past. At the time, I thought this was a Vienna unmarked badge but now I have my doubts. The hardware alone gives me concerns since I don't see that kind of hinge/tapered pin very often on this kind of badge. Also, I wasn't sure about the look of the eagle. The details on the front are rather good but its hard to tell from my bad camera. I still like the badge but I wanted to see if this could be original or should I continue to use this as a paper weight ..




Hardware issue?

Thanks again guys!

Madman

[Adrian]

Hi Mike,
I've never seen reverse hardware like this on an original badge and it looks like a cast fake.

[MiketheMadman01]

I sorta figured that but I figured I'd at least check. Rookie mistakes always hurt but at least it didn't hurt much in the wallet. Thanks so much .

[Snni]

I agree, a fake.

[Teutonicknights]

Heck I make them all the time, still, but will agree with Adrian, replica.

[Adrian]

Mike, it's always best to post before you purchase. It saves you money and problems trying to get it back!

[Stewy S]

Indeed a fake with an interesting hardware set-up. Stewy

[fischer]

I agree with the others, it is a fake.

The obverse is pretty close to an FLL or Friedrich Linden with some small incorrect details.
As my Mate Stewy states, it has an interesting hardware set-up.

Best Regards, fischer

[MiketheMadman01]

Thanks for the input. I wanted to show this to you guys for quite awhile but I was pretty embarrassed. I really appreciate the replies. I learn something new everyday on here .

Madman