IAB Bronze-Decisions, decisions!!

[TP Alexander]

I am in a quandary. I over-collected in some badges. To be exact:
IAB-Bronze
IAB-Silver
GAB
PAB-Bronze
PAB-Silver

I want to keep one example of each and move the others out to free up some cash for other collecting interests!
I'll put five threads in here and try to describe what I know about them.
I have my favorites, but I would like your input, if I may, concerning these badges.
Condition is one thing. Rarity of maker and anomalies is another.
Which one should I keep as the best representative of it's genre?

For starters, here is the first of five IAB's in Bronze.

The maker on this one is JFS and as a bonus, it still has the award envelope.

Thanx in advance for the help.
Tim

[TP Alexander]

The award envelope for the JFS.

[TP Alexander]

#2 has no maker on the back. The strange thing about this one is that the pin comes out of the catch to the left instead of the right. A maker choice or a repair?

[TP Alexander]

# 3
Maker is M.K.1.

[TP Alexander]

#4 is an FZS
I think this is a Bronze w/ little of the finish left, but I suppose it might be a silver.

[TP Alexander]

# 5 is another one with no maker

[stewy]

#2 is a SHuCo design. Stewy

[stewy]

A lot of SHuCo's have left handed catches. Stewy

[fresco]

Hi
Iab in bronze by JFS with org. envelope is my favorite.
I own set like this and in my opinion JFS is one of the best quality maker and
very respectful and popular between collectors.
Regards,Fresco

[Thomas Durante]

All very nice Tim.

The catch on the SHuCo is perfectly fine facing left, that is common with this maker.

If you are only going to keep 1, I would suggest the MK1 as it is in the best condition, and a bit rarer to find than the JFS. The JFS is indeed nice and with the packet, but they are pretty common.

The others are all fine originals and nothing wrong with keeping all of them ofcourse

Tom

[albertofl]

I would keep two:
MK1 and JFS.
B.R.
Alberto

[stukapilot]

M.k.1

[stewy]

I'm with Tom, keep the M.K.1. Those JFS's with packet are very common & are available in better condition. I'd keep the hollow or FZS. Stewy

[TP Alexander]

Well! This thread came back to life after 2 & 1/2 months. Thanx for the input everybody.
Merry Christmas!
Tim

[stewy]

Well! This thread came back to life after 2 & 1/2 months. Thanx for the input everybody.
Merry Christmas!
Tim

I did try first time around. Cheers Tim, merry Xmas to you. Regards, Stewy