Deformed leaf IAB in bronze.

Here is the Infantry assault badge variant "deformed leaf". in bronze.
This was the very first award I bought from ebay when I started collecting.
Its a well worn example with just traces of the bronze left, but I absolutely love this one. Loads of character.

John

 

You should love this one too John. They are quite rare indeed. I'm still looking for one. Congrats mate. Stewy

 

Hi John

I really like the deformed leaf variants. These ones came with three different hardware attachments, an Oval Crimp, a vertical crimp and like the one you posted a block hinge.

Here are my examples. First the Oval crimps.

Best Regards, fischer

 

Next the Vertical crimps...

 

And some block hinge examples...

 

All very sweet. I'm not sure which variants i've got. Not one of each like Fischer that's for sure. But a few. Stewy

 

Damn those are some great looking IABs, im getting a bit ashamed at having such a tiny collection of them

 

Wow Fischer!
I have three IABs and this thread is wetting my apetite for more!
Congrats on the variants. Impressive to say the least, thanks for showing us them.

regards John

 

Thank you for the comments Guys...

Best Regards, fischer

 

FINALLY an IAB collector here who I actually have a larger IAB collection than he does :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding. I DO credit these two for reigniting my interests in collecting IABs though. Since I first heard of these two-I almost doubled my IAB collection. However, including IAB stickpins-still only amounts to a grand total of eight-which really is embarassing to say the least ;-))

 

good collection of IAB's john,your hooked obviously! nicely displayed I hope,ray..

 

Hi Ray, here is where my IABs live.
I hope this is well enough dispayed for you mate?
Carl dont worry mate I am looking out for more now that I have seen Stewys and Fischers IAB collections. Hopefully the three wont be three for much longer.

regards John