RGJ collars with unusual clips

[bess55]

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?

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by bess55

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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[bess55]

Aha! Thanks Mike. That's why we don't see many of them then.
Interesting that the MOD clearly went with them for a while.

Regards all

Bess

[Mike H]

I have a pair of these to mate. Same label on the packet and green clips.
Theres some on e..y at the moment,quite cheap too.

[bess55]

Thanks Mike, I have no idea where these came from, but had them a while.

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by bess55

Thanks Mike, I have no idea where these came from, but had them a while.

Mine came from e..y