triplecanopy Posted September 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2019 Here is one I had to look up as I never encountered this hallmark before. This Parachute badge is marked 13S which is the hallmark for Star Insignia Company. This is the only one I have ever seen and there is little information available about this company. It is also marked sterling and is a pinback, so I would suspect that it was made in the 1950's. Anyone else encounter this hallmark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted September 19, 2019 The front looks like the typical 'Yarborough' design, so I'll not post it unless asked. Here is a better angle of the hallmark 13S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 19, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 19, 2019 Interesting paratrooper wing. I have never seen this governmental manufacturing code (13C) before. What list did you look up as the hallmark list that I have does not list a Star Insignia Company or 13C. The wing itself looks like it was made from a C. Polk Company die. However their hallmarked wings are all clutch back but a number of unmarked wings have surfaced without any hallmarks but are pin back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2019 Interesting paratrooper wing. I have never seen this governmental manufacturing code (13C) before. What list did you look up as the hallmark list that I have does not list a Star Insignia Company or 13C. The wing itself looks like it was made from a C. Polk Company die. However their hallmarked wings are all clutch back but a number of unmarked wings have surfaced without any hallmarks but are pin back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted September 20, 2019 The reference where I found the Star Insignia Company listed with 13S is simply entitled HALLMARK Numbers. It is not attributed and is ten pages of alpha-numeric numbers that go from 1A to Z-21. I do not know who compiled the list or how accurate it is. I also see that another reference list complied by Brian E. some years ago also lists Star Insignia Company as item # 184 on page 70. This is an early work that is more like a guide on makers of jump wings. I hope that info is useful. If I can help further, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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