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Figured it was about time I got around to compiling some Gemsco images for the Hallmark reference. First up, a pair of Senior Pilot Wings in the collection of robert60446

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Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA set, for Officers service dress uniform. A 1926 pattern, these were made prior to WW2. Note pinback collar emblems made for use on epaulet's

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In regard to this specific hallmark, do you know the time period? I've an example from the Public Health Service where it appears that the hallmark of the same sort is a punch and allegedly from the Second World War. Are incuse punches common with Gemsco at the time?

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Not sure if GEMSCO changed their name over the years, (but kept the same acronym). I've seen most internet posts and some books have the company listed as General Merchandising Company. If this is the case today, which I'm not sure of, I'm also convinced that this isn't what the company's acronym always stood for. Refer to the 1921 advertisement below clipped from "Our Navy".

 

GEMSCO, with the wreath logo already in use, clearly means here " General Embroidery and Military Supply Company". New York address given.

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