IAB opinions

[Kulms]

Hello,
I was looking for a second opinion in this Wurster IAB.
Thanks!
Best regards

[Panzercracker]

Looks just as good as a mint one

--Ken

[manse77]

Hi Kulms,

A very nice early Wurster, I also agree with Ken this is just as nice as a minty badge, great patina

Regards

Rhidian

[Kulms]

Thanks for help
BR

[Graeme]

Hi

Really nice appearance to this worn badge, as the other guys have pointed out.

Not used to seeing these Wursters with a catch opening to the left. If possible can you post more pics of the catch area please

regards
Graeme

[Blued]

Nice one!

[Giel VW]

Super badge

[Thomas Durante]

Great looking IAB with very nice patina and character. Love the extra little saw cut on the eagle's head.

I too have never seen a Wurster with catch opening to the left. It looks like it may have originally opened to the right too, judging from the scrapes on both sides of the catch. Maybe it was bent out of shape at one point, then bent back but facing left??

Tom

[Kulms]

Additional photos of the hook
Best regards

[Andreas Klein]

The catch was never removed or modified in any way ... great badge

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Kulms,

Thanks for the additional pics of the catch, they confirm that the catch was twisted around at some point, you can see the twist marks on the stem in a few spots. Its made from brass and very malleable, so pretty easy to do with no problems.

Tom

[AndyC]

I like those "Heavy" Wurster IABs


Andy

[Kulms]

Thanks all for help!
BR

[Graeme]

Cheers for posting the extra pics. Superb quality photos

regards
Graeme