Close Combat Clasp in silver - Gablonz

[Hussak]

I would like to hear your opinion about this ccc.

many thanks!

[AndyC]

Looks like a good one



Andy

[rbminis]

Looks like a good one



Andy

I would say yes, with a possible replaced back plate.
Ralph.

[AndyC]

I would say yes, with a possible replaced back plate.
Ralph.

I´ll agree on the backplate



Andy

[Stepdale]

This looks to me to be what Tom calls version 1.1.7 in his book, an AGMuK 2nd pattern large font clasp with a solid pin. The only difference I can see in a quick look is that this one is missing the crimped indentations above and below the backing plate, which would make the plate very prone to falling out. I'll let Tom make the determination as to whether or not this plate is replaced, but other than that it is a very nice clasp with really nice silver plating.
Dale

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

Indeed, a nice original Large Font AGMuK clasp in silver, variant 1.1.7 in the CCC book (nice work Dale!). These 2nd Pattern clasps with solid pins are quite a scarce variant to find.

The backplate may be a replacement, hard to be sure from just these pics. Its not a very tight fit which is typically a red flag with Large Font AGMuK clasps, but its not overally small and the texture of the finish seems OK to me so its possibly the original plate.

Tom