IAB Maker help

[John T]

Can somebody tell me who this maker mark represents? thanks, John

[Tony Bologna]

Metall and Kunststoff, Gablonz

[rbminis]

MK in triangle, no proof of this maker yet.
Ralph.

[fischer]

Hi John

If is highly probable this ISA is from the Gablonz family of badge makers.
Which manufacturer(s) this maker mark represents is still unknown.

Best regards, Fischer

[Tony Bologna]

Side by Side of MK in Triangle and MK1 IAB

[John T]

HI Tony, Ralph and Fischer,

Thank you guys for your help!

John

[Thomas Durante]

Hi John,

Nice example. I too believe these are simply "MK in Triangle" as we aren't sure of the exact maker. Gablonz maker for sure, just not sure exactly who.

Tom

[John T]

HI Tom and Tony thank you for that,

@ Tony good comparison shots, looks like the same eagle indeed,

John

[Stepdale]

Nice Gablonzer to me as well. I agree that it most likely represents MK in a triangle. It was misidentified as another maker, Hauptmunzamt Munich, at one time but certainly it is a Gablonz producer. These silver IABs aren't common, but not nearly as rare to find as the bronze version.

This one is a bit worn but has a nice patina and appears to have actually been issued as it has the recipient's name scratched to the reverse. It should sell quickly IMO.
Dale

[Graeme]

Hi John

Great looking badge which oozes character

regards
Graeme

[John T]

Hi Graeme,

Thanks,

John