Brig Posted September 4, 2007 #1 Posted September 4, 2007 Here are a couple dress blue econo lead emblems I've picked up over my travels. the first I find very interesting. The slanted eagle variant, however it has a brass roller AND, most interestingly, a PIERCED anchor, a practice that was stopped mid-war. The second piece is even more crude, with lead bits holding the anchor to the globe for reinforcement. The top of the anchor is missing, and it looks like someone tried to remove the North America continent for some odd reason
Brig Posted September 4, 2007 Author #2 Posted September 4, 2007 rears. notice the lack of stabilizing pins
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 4, 2007 #3 Posted September 4, 2007 Tim, not sure which looks worst... these or the fantasy EGA's that are back on ebay.
Brig Posted September 4, 2007 Author #4 Posted September 4, 2007 I know, the one on the right is absolutely horrible. Picked it up at a flea market with a WWII Staff Sergeant dress blue chevron. I'm surprised they'd make econo-lead dress blue emblems. The one on the left isn't so bad, I'd still like to learn more about the slanted eagle, the service alpha econo-lead thread has them up, as well
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 4, 2007 #5 Posted September 4, 2007 Gary & Bob both have one, on page two... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...amp;#entry57003
usmcaviator Posted March 9, 2008 #6 Posted March 9, 2008 Come on, Drunken Lead?? Is that like Jackie Chan's Drunken Master?? Some of these names you guys come up with for these insignia are killing me!
Brig Posted March 9, 2008 Author #7 Posted March 9, 2008 I believe the 'drunken' name for this bird came from Jeremiah or Bobgee because of the odd angle the bird has...I just borrowed the phrase
teufelhunde.ret Posted March 9, 2008 #8 Posted March 9, 2008 I believe the 'drunken' name for this bird came from Jeremiah or Bobgee because of the odd angle the bird has...I just borrowed the phrase Good memory Tim, It was first coined by Bobgee: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...ost&p=56488 I recall Gary once having spoken about these econ-lead and their "issues". Apparently he tried everything in sight to no avail. But here's a thought, drop by one of the inexpensive jeweler types you see in the malls, get their thoughts and if a reasonable cost let them make the fix?
bobgee Posted March 9, 2008 #9 Posted March 9, 2008 I believe the 'drunken' name for this bird came from Jeremiah or Bobgee because of the odd angle the bird has...I just borrowed the phrase Nice find, Brig. Here's that bird I called my 'drunken bird'. He sure looks unsteady standing on that globe! These are real crap but surely some WW2 'Jarhead' bought and wore them! Semper Fi......Bobgee
jeremiahcable Posted March 9, 2008 #10 Posted March 9, 2008 Bob is correct, I have had some uniforms with those hideous things on them. Worth having in a collection because of what they are but definatly not for looks! Brig, if you really want to go to the effort of repairing that one you could brush a little JB Weld on the back. It's a two part mix epoxy that you can find at automotive stores and it would match the finish nicely. Personally, I'd just find a replacement bird at the same cost as the JB!
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 8, 2008 #11 Posted May 8, 2008 This one was on ebay recently, perhaps from the same maker?
Brig Posted May 15, 2008 Author #12 Posted May 15, 2008 Is this roller a replacement? Fits perfectly. Maybe a new roller varient we haven't seen or that I just overlooked in the reference? Smooth sides, thicker, with the inside a bit hollowed
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 15, 2008 #13 Posted May 15, 2008 Tim, don't quote me here, I think those are rollers one would see on the back of post war army emblems?
teufelhunde.ret Posted June 4, 2008 #15 Posted June 4, 2008 yup, post-war Army roller Tim, How did you confirm this info? s/f Darrell oops, forgot to add the link... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=20657
Brig Posted December 25, 2008 Author #16 Posted December 25, 2008 here's another nice matched pair I just picked up. these have been selling high lately, managed to snag this crude pair for a few cents shy of 30 on eBay. The rollers stand out to me
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 27, 2008 #17 Posted December 27, 2008 here's another nice matched pair I just picked up. these have been selling high lately, managed to snag this crude pair for a few cents shy of 30 on eBay. The rollers stand out to me Indeed they have been selling high It's not like they are rare in any sense, but the rollers are different?
Brig Posted December 27, 2008 Author #18 Posted December 27, 2008 not so much different. they appear to have been formerly painted or detailed black, they just stand out, nothing special
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