IAB bronze or silver??

[-=Re-Sa=-]

Hi all,
today I received a IAB badge, it should be a bronze, but I am not sure?
I think it is silver? Also have two little small holes on the wreath, it is that normal?
Maybe anoybody know who is the maker?
I can post some better pictures today afternoon.
Thank you for help.
Best regards
Sasha

[Giel VW]

Hi Sasha,

That's an original BH Mayer/F&R design IAB made out of buntmetal. The badge really had a hard live judging from the scans, just look at the eagle's beak .

About the grade, I wouldn't know, I would go for a silver grade.

I can't see the holes in the wreath to be honest, if there are holes in the wreath they are normally an alternative for attaching the badge tight to the uniform. I wonder why this badge would have any holes as the pin set up is completely intact...

[-=Re-Sa=-]

Hi Giel,

thank you for quick answer, I think it is silver too.
I have bought this badge as a bronce grade from mr. Weitz last week, but there's silver colour in the deeper places on the medal
Please look at the picture I have marked the holes.

Regards
Sasha




Here two more photos with camera:

[germanmedals]

Seems like silver too me!

[R. Schmitt]

My money's on silver, too...