Will Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 23, 2015 I've been reviewing the multiple threads in our reference section on EGAs while working through a group of these insignia. Naturally, these posts and threads have been extremely informative. However, there arre a number about which I have questions and any help as to time period or manufacturer would really be apppreciated. This first one is a screw back colllar EGA. The thing that is strange to me is the color: it's the color of adobe brick, sort of a light mud color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted September 23, 2015 This one has the eagle and H-H mark of Hilborn-Hamburger on the reverse of the wing, but although it looks like an officer emblem, it seems odd to me, particularly because it is not marked as sterling. World War II era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 23, 2015 Unmarked, pin back officer dress collar insignia. No marks. It actually looks in hand as though the anchor and continents are gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted September 23, 2015 Brass collar insignia, pin back. Any idea of the time period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 23, 2015 Pin back, unmarked officer dress collar insignia. The tip of the eagle's wing nearly touches the anchor ring on this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted September 23, 2015 Brass screw back collar insignia. On this example the eagle's wing tip and the anchor loop are in fact connected. Thanks for any help, guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 23, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 23, 2015 1...WWII era H&H Imperial officer style 2...1930's officer dress, H&H "Dancing Bird" variant 3...Highly polished, unmarked pre-WWII BB&B officer emblem 4 & 5...1920s-30s unmarked officer Gemsco pattern 5...P1926 droop wing enlisted "goonie" bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted September 23, 2015 Amazing. MANY thanks, Brig! I'm very, very grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 24, 2015 I have trouble leaving work at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted September 24, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2015 Dancing bird. That's a new one. What makes the others not dancing birds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 24, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 24, 2015 I picked that term up years ago, I didn't originate it. I believe it derives from the tp-toe look vs the more often seen feet planted firmly on the globe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted September 29, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 29, 2015 I picked that term up years ago, I didn't originate it. I believe it derives from the tp-toe look vs the more often seen feet planted firmly on the globe Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti bird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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