IAB Silver Infanteriesturmabzeichen for review

[Forseti]

Gentlemen,

here is a IAB in silver, I did not find any maker marks.

Please your opinions on this item

Thank you!

Fors

[Forseti]

Last Picture:

[Hans Kondor]

Hello,

better shot from the eagle's head would be good, I would say a Juncker.

[schwelch]

Hello Fors,

in my opinion it's a original unmarked Deschler IAB or a so called "Deschler Mutant" IAB.
To be sure there have to be better pictures of the eagles head.

BR
Sven

[Hans Kondor]

You are right Sven, I knew there is something wrong with my statement, because of the pin and catch, I always forgot this variant.

[Forseti]

Gentlemen!

Thank you so far for your answers.

Here are two more pics. Sorry my camera is not the best in macro:

[Giel VW]

Indeed an original Deschler mutant IAB. One of the nicest crispiest designs.

[schwelch]

Hi,

thanks for the additional pictures. As Giel already mentioned it's a so called Deschler Mutant IAB.

BR
Sven

[Thomas Durante]

AGREED, nice original mutant. Finish looks to be in excellent condition, despite what looks to be some old zinkpest spots.

Tom

[Antonio Scapini]

It is indeed a very nice and good ISA, with all its original finish!

[Graeme]

Hi Fors

I agree, a nice original with what appears to be a good finish still intact.

This particular IAB does have many characteristics associated with the marked L/10 Deschler IABs (and the unmarked IABs that have the same design as the marked L/10), but I do not believe that there is solid evidence that your badge is definitely made by Deschler, although as you can see it does have the nickname "Deschler mutant".

best regards
Graeme

[Ralph Arndt]

A very nice original badge.