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Old 04-05-21, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bess55 View Post
Gents, on further reviewing & cataloguing my collection, I found these RGJ collars, with pin and clasp - however the clasp is a green plastic. The label appears to be 1980's looking.

Anyone seen or know anything about these unusual fastenings?
They were known as "dammits" and were a locking clutch pin fitting. Apparently they were 'short lived' as they frequently snapped , causing the owner to either prick themselves or the badges to get lost ..... hence the name !


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