Heavy or light Zimmerman

[all1knew]

Hello all,

Which one is it, heavy or light?

I use to own this one and wanted to know.

William Kramer

[all1knew]

2

2 - a real battle-worn example.

[Bob Hritz]

Hello Willian,

It looks like the light version. It appears to have a plate under the catch, which indicates the later light version. On all the early, heavy versions, I have always seen the catch soldered directly to the reverse of the badge, without backplate.

Bob Hritz

[all1knew]

Bob,

Thank you, never quite seemed to understand the difference but I did a forum search and have found what you are really talking about. I thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

William Kramer

[Bob Hritz]

Hello William,

Here is the catch on the early Zimmermann, without the catchplate.

Bob Hritz