RD584.)CLOSE COMBAT CLASP IN BRONZE: an exceptional old forgery. Constructed of the proper chocolate-brown finished wartime alloy. Crisp and impressive. Slightly vaulted construction and correctly dimensioned at 24x96mm. This old gem is spectacular and we had to consult two other experts just to doubly-confirmed that it's not genuine period. Magnetic backing plate on the reverse and crimped into place. High quality hinge and tapered bronze pin, quality 'C' hook catch. Not marked anywhere. An exceptional old counterfeit and one that you'd assume is quite genuine but for us telling you otherwise. EXC++++