Silver Close Combat Clasp - Opinions?

[bradcancian]

Hi guys – about 10 years ago whilst a university student I started collecting some German militaria. About 8 years ago I stopped collecting due to other interests and have been out of the hobby since. I have now dug up the old collection and am going through the items I bought some 8-10 years ago. As I was not very educated and on a very tight budget back then, I have no doubt some of the items I purchased on the cheap are fake, so, it’s time to put them to you all for scrutiny!

I have this silver Close Combat Clasp, marked “F&BL”.






I seem to recall that this was an ebay auction (back in the day when you could actually pick some stuff up there), but I am not kidding myself that this one is real, and won't be dissapointed if it is not. That said, I welcome your opinions as well as what it may (or may not) be worth.

Many thanks!

BC

[Patrick W]

Very common reproduction sorry. If you search F&BL here you will find loads of originals to compare

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Brad......

......Welcome to the forums.

Patrick is correct. On the CCC you display, the maker's-mark should be backward and upside down. We also have a excellent search function at the top of the page that can help in your inquiries.

[Stuka87]

Yes Patrick is right. That is common reproduction

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Brad,

Can only agree with the others, a very common reproduction. Don't feel bad though, it is very well made and has fooled many collectors in the past.

Tom

[Hank]

Silver close combat clasp- opinions

Hi Brad sorry, but it's a copy if you decide to stay in collecting close combat clasps it would be good idea to get a copy of Tom Durante's Book on close combat clasps it is an excellent reference...........Hank

[kirk]

As other members have said,this badge is not an original.

[Jamz]

I have only one in bronze and it is a Juncker.
Before this forum, I was burned also.
Before I purchased the Juncker, I studied all threads I could find on this site.
From that education, I remembered that your clasp mm should be
upside down. I like to give the items here my own opinion before I scroll down
to see the experts opinon.
I was right this time. Study this site as much as you can. For one truly interested in this stuff, it is marvelous fun. John

[bradcancian]

Many thanks to all for their educated opinions. I am not too dissapointed that this one is a reproduction - I bought it reasonably cheaply way back when so I didn't hold too much hope

(Apologies as well for not doing a thorough search of the site before posting this one here - I am a bit of a newbie on the site).

Thanks again!

BC