Nahkampfspange in gold.

**JonathanW** · 10-20-2016, 02:16 AM

Hi all, I recently purchased this Nahkampfspange in gold from the family of a British vet, they mentioned they had cleaned it at one stage a fair while back but thankfully it still retains a fair amount of the gold finish. The pin is currently held on by a small piece of wire, nevertheless I am pretty happy

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-20-2016 02:16 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**rbminis** · 10-20-2016, 03:22 AM

A large font, Type 1.1.1 in Thomas Durante's CCC book.
Congrats!

I would carefully try to remove the left over polish in the recesses if it were mine.

Ralph.

**JonathanW** · 10-20-2016, 03:27 AM

Thanks Ralph! I am certainly thinking about it...

**rbminis** · 10-20-2016, 03:40 AM

by JonathanW

Thanks Ralph! I am certainly thinking about it...

If you are not familiar with any particular methods, PM me.
Ralph.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 10-20-2016, 04:36 AM

Hi, a very nice award, and I would guess that there is plenty more gold finish remaining underneath the dried Brasso! Leon.

**JonathanW** · 10-20-2016, 09:30 AM

Here are some new photos after a very careful clean.

**big ned** · 10-20-2016, 10:22 AM

I agree with the others in all but the grade of award of the clasp. In my opinion this one is not gold, but a bronze example, the finish appearing to be the " Light Bronze Brennlack" type used by this manufacturer amongst others.

Regards, Ned.

**JonathanW** · 10-21-2016, 04:06 AM

Hi Ned, I see what you mean, the gold grades usually are deeper in colour...

**big ned** · 10-21-2016, 11:00 AM

by JonathanW

Hi Ned, I see what you mean, the gold grades usually are deeper in colour...

Yeah, it's definitely a bronze grade, the difference price wise from a gold grade is considerable. I hope you haven't been burned by the misinterpretation of the grade when you bought it assuming it was described as such.

Regards, Ned.