Just got my first IAB. It's not marked. Anyone have a thought as to maker? Any concerns with it being a fake? I have 7 days to return it if there are concerns. Thanks in advance.
Stu
Stu
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pin / catch
pin / catchComment
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pin / catch
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I dont like it, try bending it and if it bends return it immediately.Comment
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Hi Stu
Known fake I am afraid. This one should be in the fakes gallery if I remember correctly. Maybe with a different reverse set up.
best regards
GraemeComment
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Hi Stu,
i am with Graeme on this one. This fake is based on the so called "4 Riveted" IAB design.Regards
Hans N
Don´t throw away your fake WB´s! Get in touch with me.
I collect them for reference purposes for the benefit of the hobby (for the right "fake" price of course).Comment
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Return it before the 7 days have passed!
That is my best advice
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well known fakeComment
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Thanks...it's going back
Many thanks to those more experienced than I.....it's going back. These fakes just make you want to kick something...then read more reference material.
StuComment
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Feel free to give the IAB a kick! But careful about rest of the inventory
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Where did you buy it from?Comment
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In Volume 14, Number 1 (Winter 2002/2003) of 'The Military Advisor' by R. James Bender Publications (408-225-5777) Yuri D. sets forth Part II of 'The Infantry Assault Badge'. There are at least (27) different makers examples with great photographs to learn from in this multi-page article. I haven't seen Part I yet, but I'm going to order it soon. It's a great work with maker's marks, weights, measurements, etc., etc. to get aquainted with the IAB's. This is something everybody needs to look at, especially myself, before going off half-cocked and ordering something 'affordable.' The best way to buy anything, Stu, is to ask the dealer to place the piece on hold for you for a day or two, ask him for some clear low res. photos, post them here for proofing, and then buy. You'll be a step ahead that way, and have confidence in buying, not to mention the money saved in returning an item if it's not original.
Good luck, and demand your money back...in a nice way. Many dealers sell both fake and good. You just need to learn which is which.
RobertLast edited by Yuri D.; 04-19-2012, 08:33 PM.Comment
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I need to make a correction to the above post. I spoke of a Part I of the IAB. I ordered it today from Bender, and there is no Part I distinction - the article is merely entitled 'The Infantry Assault Badge'. And it's in Volume 13, number 3 for $3.00. The lady at the desk at Benders said the article took up most of the magazine.
Robert
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