Assault Badge Finds

[Frank Heukemes]

I only have one of these badges in my files, thanks to you I now have two

Same here!

Great items.

[Waffen-Mike]

Congrats Tom! A very nice find indeed

Best Regards
Mike

[Tom Yanacek]

What do you reckon this badge is made of? From the pictures it sure looks like it might have been made from Nickel silver. I only have one of these badges in my files, thanks to you I now have two

KR
Philippe

Hello Philippe,
I don't know for sure what the Müller Infantry Badge is made from, but it could very well be a nickel/silver alloy as you say. It does seem to be a better quality base metal, and despite the fact that this badge is stamped, it is very sturdy. The badge weighs only 14.9 grams, but remember that the badge is missing it's catch and most of the pin. The reverse of the badge is dark like the color of zinc, but the badge is definitely not zinc. The dark color appears to be more of a tarnish/patina due to age. The front has that real shiny, chrome-looking finish. The badge is actually brighter looking than the picture shows.
Best regards! Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Thought a shot against a dark backgroud might show it off a little better.

[greg.hays]

Hi Tom, awesome IAB! Thanks for posting it, it's the first I've seen

[Graeme]

Very nice Tom

regards

Graeme

[Hans N]

Congrats to a very nice catch!