IAB opinions Please

[jayhawkhenry]

I would like to get some opinions on this IAB. I need all the help I can get in this area.
Thanks for your help
Henry

[jayhawkhenry]

front ...........these are the best photos I have.....

[Eric N]

Hard to say from the pictures, but looks like a SHuCo type IAB with a repaired catch and possibly a replaced pin.

[Graeme]

Hi Henry

I agree with Eric....and an ugly specimen for sure

regards
Graeme

[stewy]

Hi there,i can't add anything Eric hasn't already said. Stewy

[jayhawkhenry]

Thank you gentlemen. If I make an offer it will be a low one.
Cheers, Henry

[jayhawkhenry]

Better photos of new arrival

Here is my new arrival. I hope this photos are better. Any information would be welcome. It looks to me like a period, professional replacement catch.
Cheers,
Henry

[fugpaw]

Henry, the IAB seems to have cleaned up well. It definitely looks like a S.H.u.Co., the catch looks replaced - but the pin looks to possibly be original.


Mike

[Eric N]

Yes, I agree with Mike. The badge looks better after a cleaning. The pin looked fat in the first photos you posted, but must have been the shadow. Pin looks to be orginal to the badge.

Eric

[stewy]

Hi i agree with Mike & Eric,original pin but replaced catch S.H.u.Co. Stewy

[jayhawkhenry]

Thanks everyone. I did take a soft tooth brush to it, no chemicals. I know some will say a badge should not be cleaned, but I feel it adds rather than detracts in most cases.

I could not get good enough photo of the repair, but it appears period and very professionally done.

I must say I am very pleased with it.

Cheers,
Henry

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Henry......

......Nice looking badge. Especially since the clean-up.

As an aside: I have yet to see a veteran soldier on parade wearing tarnished or dirty medals and badges. No matter what era he fought in. What would be the point?