3 IAB Good (original) or bad?

[Sperwer89]

Hi,

Are these three IABs original or replicas?
Unfortunately I have no more pictures as I am thinking of buying them to complete a part of my collection.
Many many thanks in advance.

Best Regards, Maarten

P.S. Below are the pictures of number 1

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Here are the pictures of number 2.

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Two more pictures of number 2.

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Some pictures of number 3.

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Last picture of number 3.

[BROBS]

I believe that all are good originals. The 3rd is the only one I question at all because I'm unfamiliar with these types.

-Brian

[schwelch]

Hi,

in my opinion all three IABs are fine originals.
1) Assmann
2) attributed to Steinhauer & Lück
3) B.H. Mayer / Otto Schickle design

BR
Sven

[Tom Yanacek]

Hello Maarten,

All three look like nice originals.

It appears that number 2 has a replaced catch/catchplate. This type of badge should have a crimped-in catch. Yours has a catch and catchplate soldered over the top of the crimp boss.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is what the catch should look like on the typical S&L attributed Infantry Assault Badge:

[Thomas Durante]

I can only agree, 3 fine originals. Tom is correct on the S&L, catc looks replaced to me as well.

Tom

[Sperwer89]

Hi guys,

Thank you all for helping me, I really appreciate it.
The badges seem to be very interesting indeed.
I am very happy that I can buy them to complete a part of my collection.

Very Kind Regards and once again thank you very much,


Maarten