Mitter2k1 Posted October 15, 2014 Share #251 Posted October 15, 2014 I swore when I started collecting I wouldn't try to find variations of this and that, but I have blatantly tossed that promise aside! Just amazing how many little nuances you can find in even the same branch. I know exactly what you mean. Originally I set out to collect just the basic disks and try to cover each branch of service possible. That changed to completing a set of lettered infantry disks and then artillery. One thing is for sure, there are plenty to collect. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted October 22, 2014 Share #252 Posted October 22, 2014 Hello everyone again. Here's my recent pick up for the collection, an enlisted band collar disk I was able to get from suwaneetrader. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 11, 2015 Share #253 Posted February 11, 2015 A while back I posted my small collar disk collection. Someone requested that I posted pics of the backs. Here they are, so enjoy.phpCWsV2aPM.jpgphpAkC7YNPM.jpg If I may add this great photo of an example of a highly shined US collar disc's relief, the Soldier is of the 101st Inf 26th Div. At very first glance it almost appears as one of those late 40s USAF transitional pierced U.S. discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 20, 2015 Share #254 Posted March 20, 2015 Well it has been awhile since I have posted and it's time to catch up with a few neat disks that I have picked up since my last post. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 20, 2015 Share #255 Posted March 20, 2015 And the last one. I have been looking for one of these since I started focusing more on collar disks. Here is a German made US button style collar disk. The nut is interesting in the fact it looks like half of a bobbin that threads on to the post and the back is marked "EXTRA FEIN". Thanks for looking, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted March 20, 2015 Share #256 Posted March 20, 2015 Great pics Mike was a pleasure to have you over to the house last week and compare disks, keep digging and I'll keep eye open for you and see you at the end of June...George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 20, 2015 Share #257 Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks George and a big thanks to you and your wife for adopting me for the weekend. I had a great time and I really enjoyed seeing so many amazing things firsthand. I'll see you in June. Thanks again, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted March 21, 2015 Share #258 Posted March 21, 2015 Wow Mike, I really like the odd ones like that German made "Extra Fein" button version!!! your collection of disks is going to be HUGE pretty soon.... -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 21, 2015 Share #259 Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks Brian and I fear that it is too late for that. I just added 2 more this morning and think that brings my total to 103 WWI disks with no end in sight. And that's fine by me, I like a challenge. Also if anyone has anything interesting that I haven't shown here, please feel free to post some photos, I especially like seeing the different variations and the hallmarked disks. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share #260 Posted March 22, 2015 Mike - Off the top of my head, I have two marked aviation discs that fit your request. Take a look... -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbunnyB/3/75FA Posted March 22, 2015 Share #261 Posted March 22, 2015 WOW! gotta love that aviation section,signal corps disk, i'd heard about it, but never even saw a picture of it, till now, keep up the great work guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 22, 2015 Share #262 Posted March 22, 2015 Those are awesome Chuck! Thanks for sharing them. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted March 22, 2015 Share #263 Posted March 22, 2015 Hello, I don't really collect these, but I picked this one collar disc up. It's pretty beat, but I noticed there was a star hallmark on the back. Does anyone have info on who manufactured these with the star hallmark? Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan Posted March 23, 2015 Share #264 Posted March 23, 2015 Here is my best WW1 disc. It's from an enlisted Air Observer uniform I did an article on for the AAMUC Footlocker. The wings and globe are applied by wire thru a hole in the center of the disc. I believe it is French made. There are no manufacturer’s marks on the disc and unfortunately there was no name in the uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted March 24, 2015 Share #265 Posted March 24, 2015 Spearhead - if I recall correctly, the star is a Horstmann maker-mark. I have a few QM discs with this as well. Anyone out there please correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted March 25, 2015 Share #266 Posted March 25, 2015 Spearhead, I also have a disk with the star mark. I have looked around and cannot find the original post I made where someone ID'd the maker. I'm inclined to think Major Z is correct. I will dig around when time permits and see if I can locate it. Dan, that's a beautiful disk, thanks for sharing it. I find them with the devices applied in this manner extra appealing. Thank you guys for sharing, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted March 26, 2015 Share #267 Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks much for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usa1918 Posted April 11, 2015 Share #268 Posted April 11, 2015 In case anyone is looking for a copy of Scipios Book: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Book-E-M-Collar-Insignia-1907-1926-by-Scipio-/351342304997?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51cda21ee5 He has 4 copies left Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted April 11, 2015 Share #269 Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks for sharing that, I cannot recommend this book or the 1907-1999 version enough. And if you are lucky enough to have the set, the books by LaFramboise are great as well if you are an insignia collector. There is also a paperback book written by a gentleman whose name escapes me at this minute. It has a bunch of line drawings of different disks and a number of charts that break down what is known to exist among numbered disks. Does anyone know the name of the book and author that I am talking about? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted April 12, 2015 Share #270 Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for sharing that, I cannot recommend this book or the 1907-1999 version enough. And if you are lucky enough to have the set, the books by LaFramboise are great as well if you are an insignia collector. There is also a paperback book written by a gentleman whose name escapes me at this minute. It has a bunch of line drawings of different disks and a number of charts that break down what is known to exist among numbered disks. Does anyone know the name of the book and author that I am talking about? Thanks, Mike James M. McDuff is the author. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #271 Posted April 15, 2015 That's the guy! Thanks atb. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usa1918 Posted April 15, 2015 Share #272 Posted April 15, 2015 And the title is (I believe) "The Collar Disc Story" Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted April 18, 2015 Share #273 Posted April 18, 2015 That is the correct title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyDevil117 Posted May 7, 2015 Share #274 Posted May 7, 2015 Left and right facing eagle. on the quartermaster collar disc Signal variations National and state guards last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted May 7, 2015 Share #275 Posted May 7, 2015 Some wonderful examples.. You really scored an instant collection Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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