Primoris Scio Posted October 25, 2021 Share #326 Posted October 25, 2021 Here is a unique and exquistely detailed infantry collar disc, note the detail of the bolt action and trigger guard are very sharp, not like any other I have seen before. The reverse is just as clean, top notch. I would like to better understand the small star impressed on the reverse side, does anyone know what it represents, is it a manufacturers mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gijoe1987 Posted October 25, 2021 Share #327 Posted October 25, 2021 Some really nice displays here. I mostly collect WWII items but WWI Collar Disks are just so unique. Here is my display still need two more to fill it up. I would like an armored and a NJ one if I ever find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primoris Scio Posted October 25, 2021 Share #328 Posted October 25, 2021 US National Guard monogram: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted October 25, 2021 Share #329 Posted October 25, 2021 Maybe that Star belongs to US Speciaty Co after they dropped their Maker name. I’ve seen that on 1920’s disks and pre-WWII screw backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted October 25, 2021 Share #330 Posted October 25, 2021 Gijoe, griffinmilitaria has a couple of nice NJ disks. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gijoe1987 Posted October 25, 2021 Share #331 Posted October 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Darkeye said: Gijoe, griffinmilitaria has a couple of nice NJ disks. Hope this helps. Thanks for the lead ill check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted October 26, 2021 Share #332 Posted October 26, 2021 17 hours ago, Primoris Scio said: Here is a unique and exquistely detailed infantry collar disc, note the detail of the bolt action and trigger guard are very sharp, not like any other I have seen before. The reverse is just as clean, top notch. I would like to better understand the small star impressed on the reverse side, does anyone know what it represents, is it a manufacturers mark? I've heard opinions that it might be a Horstmann mark. But, that's not been proven. I've not found a concrete source to determine the validity of this issue. If that helps steer you in a new direction let us know what you find out. I've been trying for years now to find the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCC74 Posted November 26, 2021 Share #333 Posted November 26, 2021 Here are some of my extras that are not on uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCC74 Posted November 26, 2021 Share #334 Posted November 26, 2021 More... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCC74 Posted November 26, 2021 Share #335 Posted November 26, 2021 Last bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted January 3, 2022 Share #336 Posted January 3, 2022 Here's a small letter MG collar disk I recently picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albatrosdva Posted March 14, 2022 Share #337 Posted March 14, 2022 I just got this collar in the mail today and would love to find out more about it. I assume this is 1st Infantry Regiment Machine Gun Company. Is that correct? Of course I'd love it to be 1st MG Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division but I'm sure that's wishful thinking :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 15, 2022 Share #338 Posted April 15, 2022 Thank you for posting. Machine Gun disks have sometimes been a source of mystery. Hopefully, I can help. When you see the MG, it’s the Company designation. Just like it was an A, B …M, HQ, S. The number is the Regiment. Yours is the 1st Infantry Regiment, Company MG ( or Machine Gun Company). They have a great history, but they were attached to the 13th Division during WWI and never made it overseas. I like it. I’ll post some other MGs disks when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 16, 2022 Share #339 Posted April 16, 2022 105th attached to the 27th Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 16, 2022 Share #340 Posted April 16, 2022 361st attached to the 91st Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 16, 2022 Share #341 Posted April 16, 2022 Some MG variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 16, 2022 Share #342 Posted April 16, 2022 7th Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 16, 2022 Share #343 Posted April 16, 2022 79th Div Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted April 19, 2022 Share #344 Posted April 19, 2022 Darkeye - Have you ever encountered a Machine Gun disc with the letter "S" underneath the crossed rifles? Or other variation? Dr. Scipio's second book states there is such a thing, but LTC(R) Bill Emerson told me he did not believe there was. I haven't ever encountered one given the myriad different "S" discs I have in my collection. I currently believe LTC(R) Emerson is correct. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted April 22, 2022 Share #345 Posted April 22, 2022 Well, who am I to dispute Scipio? I’ve never come across an MG Company E, but he does show a picture of one in his book. I consulted a friend’s vast list of owned Collar Disks, and he does not currently own an E or an S. There are many rare ones out there, still to be found. It does seem likely, do you have an Engineer S? I would, certainly, love to see your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted April 25, 2022 Share #346 Posted April 25, 2022 Darkeye - Yes, I do have an Engineer "S" disc; one in darkened bronze, and another in gilt. I'll have to take a picture for you later. They both took a long time to find. But, like you said, there are many things out there waiting to be discovered. The Show of Shows has been very helpful in finding oddball collar discs. Just when I think I've found everything (not possible), something else turns up. If you're specifically interested in metal Quartermaster Corps insignia, I published my book in 2019 on the subject. The title is, "U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps Metal Insignia 1885-2019." I cover areas like collar discs, officer insignia, cap insignia, chevracs and other topics. You can find it at my website: www.qmcinsigniabook.com. I'm always on the hunt for variations and collar discs are a favorite item to seek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted June 4, 2022 Share #347 Posted June 4, 2022 I have a fondness for the 79th Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted June 4, 2022 Share #348 Posted June 4, 2022 A couple more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted June 4, 2022 Share #349 Posted June 4, 2022 The National Army 315 is on an overseas cap, as is the 314th B above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkeye Posted June 4, 2022 Share #350 Posted June 4, 2022 And lastly, the 316th Infantry Regiment. Note the US Disk with the rare period in the middle of the U and S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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