June 19, 20251 yr #1 I have this close combat clasp made by A.G.M.U.K. The other ones I find on the net have "welds" (for lack of a better word) on the sides and top and bottom. mine has two on each side. Does anyone know if this difference is good or bad and what it might be worth.
June 19, 20251 yr #2 Some originals for comparison: Source: https://grenadiermilitaria.com/product/close-combat-clasp-bronze-by-a-g-m-u-k-gablonz/ Source: https://www.andersonandgarland.com/auction/lot/1164-wwii-german-close-combat-clasp/?lot=269194&sd=1
June 19, 20251 yr Author #3 That's what I'm seeing. Does this mean mine is fake? I found one sold on epic artifacts with the description. "It’s well marked, with the name of the designer of the badge as well as the manufacturer mark “A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz” for the firm of Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff. The hardware setup on the reverse is typical for this maker, with a fluted pin, crimped sheet metal catch, and four crimps holding the back plate in place". So that isn't the kiss of death. 🙂
June 19, 20251 yr #4 Found the item and the web-site. I think it's an authentic, genuine badge. Sources: https://epicartifacts.com/product/bronze-close-combat-clasp-a-g-m-u-k/ https://epicartifacts.com/product/close-combat-clasp-in-bronze-agmuk/
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