Another IAB opinion wanted.

[sturgis]

Hi all.
I have just aquired this IAB. Wondered if anyone could help identify the maker.
Thanks in advance.
Richard

[sturgis]

back

[Raytheman]

Doesn't look to good to me; especially the back looks a little too new..

[Philippe DB]

Hi Richard

It's a good unmarked L/51, these badges have a high quality finish compared to their low quality üü brothers.

KR
Philippe

[Giel VW]

Nice and original badge, Richard.

[MH184]

Yeah but try finding a marked L/51 in good condition

[Jordan Wills]

Hello,

Nice authentic badge,

Kind regards,

guyver91

[sturgis]

Nice to hear that. The consensus is good. It came from a good source off the e-stand.
What is the main feature by which an L/51 is recognised??

[greg.hays]

There are so many distinguishing features for this one. The eagle head in particular and the weak leaves next to the bayonet and to the right of the wreath band. These can be found even with a thin buntmetal coating over the zinc giving it a spectacular finish, and of course the nickel silver variant is stunning. As Marcus mentioned tougher to find a marked one in such great shape. Really wonderful find

[Master3477]

a good one