Close combat badge opinions?

[Kbraafladt]

Hey guys,
I wanted to get your opinions on this badge. I have been offered this and I am just not sure. There are a few things that bug me about it.
- the size of the square (Eagle spread wings) is too small.
- the clasp being round rod instead of square.
- the indented surface around the area where the pin is attached.
- I like the overall length which is 97mm.
- The weight is correct at 1.2oz
- Detail looks good.
But what do you guys think, is there something I am missing?
Thanks,
Kevin

[Kbraafladt]

Back side

Backside

[Kbraafladt]

Front detail

Front detail

[wh014d4394]

thats a good ccc. unless the african stagmare?? has got better with his fakes

[Don D.]

There's a really good book on these by our own Tom Durante.

[Stuka87]

Hello.
Pictures isn't the best. But it look OK to mee.
You are right Don, that Thomas M Durantes book is best thing what i have bought a loong time.
best regards
Kalle

[Giel VW]

Looks like a nice original rarer FLL with crimped hardware.

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

Yes, looks like a perfect original IMO.

Thanks for the kind words on the book too guys, never get tired of seeing these

Tom

[Nico C]

There's a really good book on these by our own Tom Durante.

Correct, I experienced it last weekend myself (and it saved me a lot of money )



Tom,

this is for you:

[Blued]

Looks good. Bronze or Silver?? I'm going to say bronze with all the finish missing. Any takers?

[Flemming]

The pin looks like it has some Bronze left.

/Flemming

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

Bronze for me too. You will notice that FLL almost always used this tan colored backplate on their bronze grades, while using black on their silver and golds.

Tom

[Kbraafladt]

Thanks!

WOW! Thanks guys I could not have asked for more detailed information on this badge! I appreciate all of your knowledge and I appreciate all of the knowledge that you have collected Tom! I am going to look at getting your book!
Thanks,
Kevin