First IAB

[paddy0302]

Hey all

Understand this one has a repaired catch (assume well post war), but aside from that, what can you all offer? Thanks in advance.

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[paddy0302]

More pics

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[paddy0302]

Better picture of the front

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[Panzercracker]

Nice Muller type IMO, with a replaced catch assembly.

--Ken

[paddy0302]

Thanks, PzCrker. I'm new at these, but from what I've seen in looking at others here, things that point to this being a Müller are the scalloped hollow on the reverse side (by the bayonet) and the oval at the top of the pin/hinger. Anything else (on the front of the badge)? Thanks again for the help.

[AndyC]

It looks like it have been repainted on the back, do you have any inputs on that Ken?


Andy

[Panzercracker]

Definitely one of the more unique designs and quite desirable IMO. More impressive "in hand", which is always a plus.

--Ken

[Panzercracker]

The finish on these is usually pretty bright, but yeah, it's probably been "retouched" when they replaced the catch. Hardware replacement involving a re-weld would darken certain areas considerably. One could say "messed with", but in the end, it's up to the owner/collector.

--Ken

It looks like it have been repainted on the back, do you have any inputs on that Ken?


Andy

[Tom Yanacek]

It looks like it have been repainted on the back, do you have any inputs on that Ken?


Andy

Hello,

I agree with Andy. The reverse looks like it has been painted. It appears to have brush strokes running every which way.

Best regards,
Tom

[Panzercracker]

So who bought the denazified piece for 31 EURO on German ebay today?

--Ken

[AndyC]

So who bought the denazified piece for 31 EURO on German ebay today?

--Ken

On this IAB we can clearly see how the finish should look like


Andy