Marksman Posted July 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2015 Hello all, got this small Captains rank insignia Looks like a ww1 piece - but why is it so small? Greetings Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted July 20, 2015 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted July 20, 2015 Pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted July 20, 2015 Size Comparsion next to a "modern" Captain Insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted July 20, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 20, 2015 shirt size ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted July 20, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 20, 2015 shirt size ? That's what it is - smaller size for the shirt collar (as opposed to the larger size for the epaulet). These small size types were also commonly used on the overseas cap. I'm assuming this is silver finish, not gilt? If gilt, it would be police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted July 20, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 20, 2015 The shirt size rank and branch of service insignia was authorized sometime during the first half of 1918 (I forget which month). As mentioned above the diminutive insignia was intended for wear on the shirt collar when the service coat was not worn. The smaller versions of the rank insignia were also commonly worn on the left hand side of WW I officer's overseas caps. Here's an example of a full size 'U.S.' collar device and a full size general's star (left) and a shirt sized "U.S." collar device next to a full sized general's star (right) as worn on the shirt collar. The inset shows the size difference between a full and a shirt sized officer's Motor Transport Corps collar devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted July 21, 2015 Stupid me... Thank you guys - it was so oblivious that i didnt see it Its silver not gilt. Greetings Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now