Unmarked General Assault Badge Opinions

[John Degioanni]

Hi Guys, Here is another badge I would like your help on. Is this a good badge.I have done a search on these badges but am still not sure. If it is good can someone tell me who made it? Your help is greatly appreciated.

John

[ERIC LIN]

Hi John
Based on the eagle head and the hinge and catch altogether, this is a good and a rare '4 rivets' style GAB!!

Nice catch!!!


Here is my IAB from the same maker for you to make comparison on the pin setup!

[ERIC LIN]

Hi John

The GAB I post here is also from the same maker; same eagle head design, but different pin setup

[Nordmark]

The GAB that started this thread is a reproduction and not original imo.


Regards,


Daniel

[all1knew]

Hello there,

Here's an original 4-rivet GAB.

William Kramer

[ERIC LIN]

Hi Daniel

I think the problem might be the quality of the pic from the thread starter.

Better pictures will be helpful, however, I can't see any problem on this example, I am listening to yours opinions on this.....


Cheers
Eric

[John Degioanni]

I don't know if these pics will help but here goes.

John

[Panzercracker]

A good semi-hollow 4 rivet. Some rub to the high areas and talons, but a real one.

--Rgds, Ken

[ERIC LIN]

Yes, this is a good and worn 4 rivets GAB, IMO.

[Nordmark]

Sorry guys, the badge in question is 100 percent wrong and definitely not original.


Daniel

[AndyC]

The badge that started this thread looks like a copy and i have hade the same but back then it have the fake JFS mark on it
I am not 100% sure on this one

Andy

[Panzercracker]

I'm sorry if I don't see the 100% wrong here Dan. The hardware and placement look correct. It has a couple flaws, near and around the hardware, that is on known originals. The base metal looks like zinc, as it should be. The obverse, appears to be worn on the high areas, but other than that, I can't fault it. These can have a flat stock catch, but round wire is more commonly found. So 100%??? **It is a later variant IMO, opposed to the earlier piece that Will has shown, so subtle differences are to be expected. The RK GAB evolved similarly as the war progressed.

--Rgds, Ken

Sorry guys, the badge in question is 100 percent wrong and definitely not original.


Daniel

[Wim Vangossum]

I also own an example of such unknown maker #10 with rivets and see nothing wrong with this one.



Regards, Wim



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[Nordmark]

Where is that Durante guy, when you need him?

[fdodge]

Where is that Durante guy, when you need him?

Last seen drunk and naked at a reunion......