R.S. IAB and Wernstein IAB

[kray]

Hi
i have 2 nice looking IAB in my collection recently and i have compared it with some of the IABs here on the forum.
first one is a R.S. IAB in silver and weights 36 gr with a repaired catch, but i have my toughts about the catch, is this a R.S. typical catch? I saw some R.S. catches on some PAB's and was wondering if this catch is still a good one.
next thing about this IAB is the space between the swastika and the k98. I have never seen one like this before, maybe anyone can help me out?
http://users.skynet.be/kraymedals/
2nd IAB
i think a bronze IAB weights 21 gr with Wernstein marker and repaired catch
the thing whats bothering me is the little spot on in the middle on the bottom. it looks like a drop of tin or something?
My opinion is these are some nice IAB's but thesedays you can never be sure, so it would be great if you guys can give me your opinion about the IAB's?

[Indy]

I can't see the pictures.

[kray]

sorry i have some problems with getting the pictures on the forum
i will try it tomorrow, have to go now.

[Hans N]

You´ll have to be an Association Member to be able to post pics. The $25 fee is a good investment IMO.

[kray]

i have insert some links, hope they 'll work

[Graeme]

Not without signing in....

cheers
GRaeme

[kray]

ok fixed it, pics are avaible
anyone who like to give his opinion?

[greg.hays]

Both look godd, RS looks to have a repaired catch.

[kray]

what do you think about the spot on the bottom? best to see it on the middle of picture 9

[Rik]

When it's white it could be 'zinc pest', can't see it too well on this pic.

Ciao

[kray]

its not white, its the same as the catch, kind of tin colour
there is maybe some zinkpest under the k98bajonet?
any ideas to stop it or get it off?

[Ken S]

they both look good

[greg.hays]

The spot on pic #9 in my opinion is solder from the reverse that ran when they affixed the catch. It ran and ended up beading and hardening on the obverse.More then likely it held its finish better then the bare zinc of the badge. It is not that uncommon to see this happen when a large amount of solder is used rather then a catcj plate on a zinc badge...I have an FLL that has this same problem. Just my opinion .

[Rik]

And I learned another thing

[kray]

same here,
thanx for solving my problem