I picked this up at a small antique store about 7 years ago in North Carolina, knowing nothing about it but the price was right. When I got home, I googled the name in hopes maybe something popped up. I was quite surprised to see that the recipient, Werner Baumbach, was an RK recipient, who earned his oaks on the date on the plate. What really confused me, was why there’s an IAB on this. Also, how an RK recipient’s presentation plate ended up in the corner of a North Carolina mom & pop antique shop.

Any theories on the IAB would be welcome. I am still curious about this piece.

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