IAB in Bronze

[lockheed nl]

Due to recently posted badges, I would like to have a check on this badge as I have seen a similar badge like this here on the WAF which should be a fake.

This one came from a well known dealer, but I just want to be sure. I Always thought this one was good, hope you also have this opinion. The details are amazing I think.

[jordi]

Hi lockheed,

The badge itself is original but the pin is replaced. From the pics I am not comfortable with the catch either, straight pictures would help.

Best regards.
jordi

[Thomas Durante]

The badge itself is original but the pin is replaced. From the pics I am not comfortable with the catch either, straight pictures would help.

That was my thought too on the pin, when I see the sharpened tip. Not something we typically see with Schickle badges. The catch looks like it might be OK, just maybe bent out of shape. A closeup or two from the side would tell us more.

Tom

[fischer]

Hello

I too agree with what has been said, the pin is replaced and the catch is questionable as Jordi states. Close-ups of the catch area may show a repair.

I am also suspect of the chocolate finish on this one. Recently, I have seen a hollow FCL Design with repairs to the wreath and a similar dark brown coating applied to cover the fixed areas.

Best Regards, fischer

[lockheed nl]

Thanks for the information guys, great work.

Hereby some pics, hope you can make something of it. I have to admit, it are bad pictures...