Night Fighter Clasp...Bronze?

[RonR]

This one was made by Richard Simm & Sohne........



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[RonR]

A few more pictures for review.


Third try!



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[AndyC]

Once again Ron it´s high standard both on pictures and medals
Keep on posting



Andy

[Thomas Durante]

Nice and uncommon example Ron. This is a very latewar RSS and it has the factory-repaired hinge and catch areas where the crimping tool they were using failed resulting in them having to solder the fittings on. Hard to find example and yours is in very nice condition.

Tom

[Stepdale]

Ron,
I believe it is a bronze grade. I can't recall seeing a golden/brass colored pin like that on any of the zinc clasps, but they were on the earlier made tombak RSS clasps, so I believe this one is just a leftover pin they used. I just can't see the remains of any gold finish on the clasp itself, so I think it is bronze that has darkened over time.

Nice badge either way and your usual excellent photos.
Dale

[Sebastien T]

Very nice bronze fighter clasp. Very hard to find these RSS.

Seb

[RonR]

Thanks to all for your very kind advice!

[Jos L C]

Nice !


have seen a few other RSS night fighter clasps having the same hinge and catch problem .. late stuff, sign of the times ..


Jos

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

I don't see any traces of blackening on the wreath. Why is this example considered a night fighter clasp?

Regards
Mike

[Jos L C]

You can see traces of black on the upper part of the wreath ..


Jos