K larger than ZILDJIAN: Old Stamp 2B or 3

This is a Hartrick Old Stamp 2B or a Type 3. These stamps were in use from 1949-1957.

You can stop at this point and know you are dealing with 1950s cymbal. Or you can delve deeper.

Now have a look at the area of the crescent moon and star. Click the image which most closely matches yours.

Does the star just about touch the edges of the moon?

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Is the star small enough so it doesn't touch the moon?

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Moon? Star? What am I, an Astronomer? Click the image below for help

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