Luftwaffe Short Range Day Fighter w/ flatwire catch opinions

[Dave Wyatt]

Hey guys. I saw this one yesterday. I can't quite put my finger on wether it's good or not. I'm not used to seeing these flatwire catches. So I'd like to ask some additional opinions. Much appreciated in advance!

[Dave Wyatt]

Remnants of black paint on the wreath.

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Can post additional photos if needed.

[Sebastien T]

Good one Dave, i think juncker, meybauer and an unknown maker use these catch. Nice one and imo a juncker and there is some blak paint on the wreath.... NJG clasp?

Seb

[Dave Wyatt]

Yes, I believe at one time it was a nachtjäger. There are remnants of black paint in areas of the wreath.

Thank you for your confirmation Seb! I felt good about it, but not 100%

[Gary B]

If I recall correctly these were attributed to FLL. FLL used 2 types of catches, the round wire and the flat wire.

The remnants of paint indicate this could be a NJG clasp.

Gary B

[George L]

Dave, it's a good clasp, and as noted, it may have been a NJG bar at one point with the black paint.

[all1knew]

I vote good as well and I like the machining marks around the reverse rivet area.

William Kramer

[e-maus]

Early Juncker clasp IMO
Jacek