L/53 H & C L Close Combat Clasp.

[Howard Kelley]

Just found this CCC this past weekend.

Guess this is a difficult maker to find....

Looks to me that the backing plate might have been re-glued to the badge.

Enjoy,
Howard

[Howard Kelley]

more photos.

I'll try to take a better pic tomorrow of the L53 mark. Didn't show up well under the flash.

[scott3000]

wow I went years without seeing one of these now Ive seen 3 in 2 weeks

[Howard Kelley]

Bought it from a friend in Texas, maybe you saw it there??

This is the first one of these I have owned in 25+ years of collecting/dealing.

[Greg]

Someday I will see a Hymmen CCC ... great catch, Howard!

Best,
Greg

[Giel VW]

Someday I will see a Hymmen CCC ... great catch, Howard!

Best,
Greg

Greg, you are for sure not the only one looking

Great piece Howard! I wouldn't mind the glue at all!

[Thomas Durante]

Very nice fine Howard, great rare clasp in very nice condition. Even with the glued-in backplate, the plate itself looks original so that is the most important thing.

Tom

[Ludwig]

Nice! And a very rare maker! Congratulations!

[Howard Kelley]

Thanks for the comments.

Here are a couple more photos.

Seems like a nice gouge to the top of the badge.

Better photo of the L/53

Regards,
Howard

[Howard Kelley]

Thanks Guys.

Posted the CCC on the e-stand.

Found some cut-off cloth I want more than the clasp.

Cheers,
Howard

[Ludwig]

That must be something really good, to beat this very nice clasp!...