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1920s Private Purchase "Clipped Wing" Dress Collar EGA Variant


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"This M1920 pattern dress collar set with "clipped" wings has been identified by some collectors as possible German Occupation made after WWI. I have never seen evidence to support this claim and my personal opinion is they're a US made variation. I wish my camera worked better so I could show that this pattern has the fletchings between the latitude lines. Also note the much smaller anchor flukes. Very nicely made pair with no hallmarks." Gary

 

The preceding was pulled from my previous post, comment courtesy of Gary. I think it best to break this emblem away from the garden variety of 1920 enlisted emblem style. The "fletching" is indeed very unique. Thus I'm trying to get the best possible views for all to see. Not certain I do not recall ever seeing the globe with this sort of decoration.

 

Another observation about the variety; I have never seen a cap emblem of identical design, seen a set for the service green blouse or seen a set with a hallmark.

 

And perhaps the most interesting, it has been said (no proof or documentation) these emblems were commissioned and made for members of the US Marine Band think.gif They were also seen widely on dress blues owned by ship's company Marine's

 

Pictured in greater detail is the eagle of the "clipped wing variation" as coined by Gary.

 

If any one wishes additional pictures, pls let me know.

 

BTW, I am seeking a "mate" for this rare bird. I do have an identical for trade.

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Five minute trip into an antique store... 25 cents for the EGA. I believe this is a m1920 enlisted dress collar EGA. Now, the ever annoying search for a match (I doubt it will be 25 cents though).

 

Ken

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Ken,

 

Very nice find! There is some good news and some bad news, though. The good news is that every one of these I have seen is made identically to the next, so you shouldn't have any problems finding that perfect match on your first go. The bad news is they're just scarce enough that it might take you a decade or longer, like me, to find that match. For two bits, the wait is well worth it, right? 

 

I would like opinions on this particular style of emblem from other collectors. I have heard German Occupation made in the 1920-1922 period, but I don't buy that. They just have that US made look to them, including rollers that are identical to US made rollers on standard US made M1920 collar emblems. Anyone have an idea as to who made this scarce variation.

 

Here is my matched set! Both look as if they were meant to be together, but came in groupings thirteen years apart. I'm really debating whether to get the Brasso out and truly make them a matched set or leave them alone with the port-side collar retaining its blackened age spots.

 

Gary

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teufelhunde.ret

Hey Ken, let us know where that shop is...! Great find and welcome to the waiting list. As Gary said it will be a long wait, I've been looking for the right collar emblem to show up for 5 years. Steve sold a matching set weeks ago, as good as they get... I recall they went around $400. s/f Darrell

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It was kind of funny in my mind when I first saw it under a bunch of sewing materials, buttons , odds & ends. First thought was ..."hello!" Second thought: "oh great, another one to match."

 

I have noticed that all of these are fairly identical, does this mean they were created by the same company in the same production run?

 

Ken

 

PS- the shop was in the little town of Camden, NY and, beside a few army good conduct medals, I have never found any militaria of any interest until this last trip.

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... I have not seen any variation of this unique emblem. Stories abound about its origin and use, presumably these were made by the same maker and hopefully we someday know more as they are very seldom seen at auction, especially in sets.

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Ken,

 

"A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush!"

 

I absolutely love hearing stories about people finding these treasures buried under something or other in an antique mall or junk store. Just goes to show that eBay isn't the only game in town.

 

Gary

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