Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2018 My missing the SOS consolation prize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted February 23, 2018 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2018 Yep I had to look for a bit to see what was making you so excited. Great catch there form sure. Congrats! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremiahcable Posted February 23, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2018 Motherfu......Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted February 23, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2018 Nice snag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted February 23, 2018 excuse the photos...phone shots Hallmarked to boot. Been after one for 11 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted February 23, 2018 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2018 Just incredible. I have missed two on ebay and neither were cheap. I am envious, but super happy,for you, especially after 11 years of searching. IMO that is the one to have. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted February 23, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2018 Id say its more than a consolation prize. Ive been striking out on nice ebay finds for the last few months. Glad someone found something good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted February 23, 2018 eBay had been slow for me for a long time...last month or so I've had some really nice little finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted February 23, 2018 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2018 As an AAF collector with basically no EGA knowledge, could you enlighten me as to why this one is special? Is it from WWI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted February 23, 2018 It's a 1930s enlisted emblem. It was immensely unpopular with Marines because of it appearing more like a goonie bird than an eagle. Whereas many Marines could tolerate the collars, they weren't nearly as tolerant of the cover emblems, and the vast majority wore alternate variants that could be privately purchased. These only seem to pop up every couple of years...one of the hardest enlisted cover emblems to find. Officer goonie cover emblems are far scarcer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted February 23, 2018 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2018 Look at your title...stroke or stroke of luck? LOL! I suppose either could apply. Nextyouwill be telling us you found it under "Militaria: Miscellaneous or Unknown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted February 23, 2018 It popped up in my feed...had to go back in check, it was under Other Militaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted February 23, 2018 Share #13 Posted February 23, 2018 Oh man, what a find! That's a great bird! Obviously one I've been watching for. Good eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted February 23, 2018 Share #14 Posted February 23, 2018 It's a 1930s enlisted emblem. It was immensely unpopular with Marines because of it appearing more like a goonie bird than an eagle. Whereas many Marines could tolerate the collars, they weren't nearly as tolerant of the cover emblems, and the vast majority wore alternate variants that could be privately purchased. These only seem to pop up every couple of years...one of the hardest enlisted cover emblems to find. Officer goonie cover emblems are far scarcer. Ah - thanks for the lesson, and congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted February 23, 2018 Share #15 Posted February 23, 2018 It popped up in my feed...had to go back in check, it was under Other Militaria Aha! I knew it! It's amazing what shows up in those off categories. Congrats for knowing what it was and snagging it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted February 23, 2018 Share #16 Posted February 23, 2018 I have had some crazy good eBay scores, too. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted February 23, 2018 Share #17 Posted February 23, 2018 What is retail for one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted February 23, 2018 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2018 What is retail for one of these? Back in the day... 1-1.5k was the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted February 23, 2018 I'd say half that range now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted February 23, 2018 Share #20 Posted February 23, 2018 Patience pays off. I've always wondered how many gems are found in "other" listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted February 23, 2018 It's all about the feed...I never browse by category. This wasn't titled poorly, I was just early to the rodeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted February 23, 2018 Share #22 Posted February 23, 2018 It's all about the feed...I never browse by category. This wasn't titled poorly, I was just early to the rodeo That was how I found a few pieces...I e extremely awesome vintage wwii photo surfaced that was listed strangely. It didnt have a BiN and I was flatout outbid and it pisses me off that I didn't snipe higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted March 4, 2018 Share #23 Posted March 4, 2018 Brig fantastic! I am sorry I am late to the thread! Congrats on ending an 11 year search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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