rustywings Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted September 12, 2014 The back has an incised "SILVER" mark followed by a small silversmith mark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted September 14, 2014 Here's an example with a U.S. Army "Airways Communication Systems" logo in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted September 15, 2014 With the map of India and the image of the Taj Mahal facing in one direction, it appears the Airways Communication Systems logo is upside-down? Intentional? I don't know...but I envision the GI who ordered the bracelet loaning a ACS DI or ACS patch to the local craftsman to copy...and this was the end result. Regardless, it's a cool piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted September 15, 2014 And the somewhat abstract letter "D" in the word India is a mystery as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted September 15, 2014 Back of the bracelet with the standard "SILVER" mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted September 15, 2014 Share #31 Posted September 15, 2014 More wonderful stuff. Interesting that the majority of these bracelets do not have the GI's name engraved. Suggests to me that they were purchased and worn as "bling' rather than "i.d." bracelets or to be sent home as jewelry to sweethearts. Just wondering..............Loved looking at this WONDERFUL collection. Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you Bobgee. Any other CBI bracelets out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted September 25, 2014 Share #33 Posted September 25, 2014 No bracelets-- too rich for my blood. I do have several CBI rings that may be of interest. They show the same style of engraving and enamel work as the bracelets. Here are two of them that I have photographed (I'll see if I can dig up the others later): Here are some showing the sides of John's ring with "India" and "1944" Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted September 30, 2014 Thank you Scott. I appreciate your CBI ring images and look forward to seeing the others when you have the time. To have a CBI-made bracelet around your wrist and a ring around your finger must have been viewed as real symbols of pride! Especially when worn after returning home. Here's a couple of images of my two CBI rings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted October 1, 2014 Share #35 Posted October 1, 2014 Russ I'd been waiting to see your CBI bracelet collection forever and can't believe I missed this! Awesome collection and far exceeded what I was expecting. being a wing collector I especially like the 2nd wing bracelet with the unique chasing. Thanks for posting such a great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted October 1, 2014 Share #36 Posted October 1, 2014 Great topic! The artwork on both the bracelets and the rings are outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted October 2, 2014 Share #37 Posted October 2, 2014 Beautiful bracelets!I really like the ones in post # 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you Mike, Beast and Patch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 4, 2014 Share #39 Posted October 4, 2014 Your CBI bracelet collection is amazing! Congrats on such a beautiful group of highly sought after pieces! Thanks for sharing them! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted October 6, 2014 Thank you JD. It's always a pleasure reading and viewing your posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted October 7, 2014 Share #41 Posted October 7, 2014 Here is my only contribution that I found at a flea market a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted October 7, 2014 Share #42 Posted October 7, 2014 Close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted October 18, 2014 Here is my only contribution that I found at a flea market a while back. Tonomachi, thank you for posting images of your highly detailed CBI bracelet. Even though it was most likely made in India, the design has almost a southwest Navajo artistry to it. Very cool piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted October 21, 2014 Share #44 Posted October 21, 2014 my offering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share #45 Posted October 28, 2014 my offering DSCF3358.JPG Nice addition Littlebuddy...thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conway Posted October 29, 2014 Share #46 Posted October 29, 2014 Hell Rusty - MODEST? I couldn't reach your modesty threshold on my best day! No wonder I haven't found one of these at a show in the last 25 years! Nicely done - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #47 Posted January 22, 2015 Hell Rusty - MODEST? I couldn't reach your modesty threshold on my best day! No wonder I haven't found one of these at a show in the last 25 years! Nicely done - thanks for sharing! John, thank you for your generous response. I believe there's still a few of these unique CBI-made bracelets out there, but the prices have skyrocketed beyond reach in most cases. I haven't encountered any reproductions yet...but I'm sure those are not far down the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyboots Posted January 22, 2015 Share #48 Posted January 22, 2015 Here is one I got a while ago. The seller found it in the pocket of a C.B.I. uniform which I didn't win. The inscription on the back reads China Honor Effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyboots Posted January 22, 2015 Share #49 Posted January 22, 2015 The back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted January 31, 2015 Share #50 Posted January 31, 2015 I have seen a few of these, I think they are the most beautiful Jewelry items of the period. There stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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