Brig Posted January 10, 2007 Share #26 Posted January 10, 2007 Matt, I really hadn't thought about it, but I'm a fanatical pre 1955 USMC collector, so I'd be open to offers in trade for early USMC. For the right Marine Corps pieces, I'd trade every stitch of A/B I own! Gary except the Paramarine pieces, I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share #27 Posted January 10, 2007 Matt,The oval on the 504th Ike that Ricardo submitted is an original late 1940's vintage oval and is original to the uniform. You will note that there is no "Airborne" tab on the 82nd SSI. This definitely dates the uniform to the 1948 timeframe. I have vintage photos of similar ovals being worn. Allan Allan, Nice to hear from you! I have sent you a couple of emails over the past month. Did your email address change? Yes, I concur, the oval is late 40's and original to the uniform. Nice 504th DUI's and Type 7 101st SSI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share #28 Posted January 10, 2007 Matt, I really hadn't thought about it, but I'm a fanatical pre 1955 USMC collector, so I'd be open to offers in trade for early USMC. For the right Marine Corps pieces, I'd trade every stitch of A/B I own! Gary gary, Well I do not have any USMC stuff. If you ever wanted to sell these items please let me know. Thanks, Matt mkforce908@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 10, 2007 Share #29 Posted January 10, 2007 Thank you Allan and Matt!! I have another one Jump Wings*: * Pinback/sterling jump wings (no hallmark) Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Rock Posted January 10, 2007 Share #30 Posted January 10, 2007 Gary: A lot of my collection is USMC and I may be willing to trade. Please send me a PM with your want list. Depending on what you want, we may be able to do some trading for a couple of your ovals. With best regards, Sgt. Rock (a.k.a Ed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLM Posted January 11, 2007 Share #31 Posted January 11, 2007 except the Paramarine pieces, I'm sure Hey Brig, So true! So true! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted January 11, 2007 Share #32 Posted January 11, 2007 Gary, Personally, I think you should send your PM stuff to Denver!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 11, 2007 Share #33 Posted January 11, 2007 Gary,Personally, I think you should send your PM stuff to Denver!!! ...and Brazil, no?! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder505 Posted January 11, 2007 Share #34 Posted January 11, 2007 ...and Brazil, no?! Best regards, Ricardo. That is too much work to ship all that stuff. I will come and get it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjones Posted January 11, 2007 Share #35 Posted January 11, 2007 This is my first post to this great site so please excuse my photography and editing. Here's a few ovals I have in my collection. Nothing earth shattering, but I would like to get peoples' oppion on the one one with the armor triangle as far as unit and time period. From Scott Hughes' 'A complete Guide To Flashes and Ovals', I was able to come up with 11th Recon Co., 76th ATB or 710th ATB. I have found to guide to be great if you collect post WWII ovals, but kind of frustrating for WWII era ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjones Posted January 11, 2007 Share #36 Posted January 11, 2007 Here's the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 11, 2007 Share #37 Posted January 11, 2007 How can you see if an Oval is a war production or post-war? And what are the average prices of the following ovals: 501, 502 and 506? Regards Daan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 13, 2007 Share #38 Posted January 13, 2007 How can you see if an Oval is a war production or post-war? And what are the average prices of the following ovals: 501, 502 and 506? Regards Daan Daan, In my opine...as with anything price is relative to the authenticity, condition, provenance and demand for that item. I have seen the market for legitimate WWII US Airborne items go through the proverbial roof lately (let me say that I don't mean to discredit any other area of collecting this just happens to be my area of interest for quite some time). So, to answer the question as to what they are "worth" would be difficult. Looking at the pictures of ovals in this thread there are some nice items. I have been away this week and will post a few that I hope people will be interested in. Currahee! Jake Powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share #39 Posted January 13, 2007 This is my first post to this great site so please excuse my photography and editing. Here's a few ovals I have in my collection. Nothing earth shattering, but I would like to get peoples' oppion on the one one with the armor triangle as far as unit and time period. From Scott Hughes' 'A complete Guide To Flashes and Ovals', I was able to come up with 11th Recon Co., 76th ATB or 710th ATB. I have found to guide to be great if you collect post WWII ovals, but kind of frustrating for WWII era ones. Would you be interested in selling any of these ovals? Please let me know. Thanks, Matt mkforce908@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted January 13, 2007 Share #40 Posted January 13, 2007 A few wings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 13, 2007 Share #41 Posted January 13, 2007 A few wings.... Camopara...now that is SWEET! Nice & impressive.!!! I hope that folks notice that out of the 80+ or so wings that are show only a handful have devices on them which is completely normal. I am a firm believer that devices on wings are not as common place as many think (I am referring to WWII wings with provenance). Thanks for sharing! Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted January 13, 2007 Share #42 Posted January 13, 2007 Jake, Thanks! You are correct...real wings that have had the devices added to are quite rare! Most of the manufacturers are represented, and a few are 'named' to their original owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel504 Posted January 13, 2007 Share #43 Posted January 13, 2007 Here is my 504th ike jacket A company. Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted January 14, 2007 Share #44 Posted January 14, 2007 Here are two jump wings that belonged to a WW2 508th PIR veteran. He switched to the AirForce sometime later and I presume he acquired the master jump wings sometime in the 50's. The back of his wartime jump wings with device attached is shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted January 14, 2007 Share #45 Posted January 14, 2007 Marcel, That is a good WW2 produced 504 oval! Any history to the uniform itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #46 Posted January 14, 2007 I was able to snap a few pics of a couple of ovals before I head back to Ohio for the week. First is a 501 from HQ/501 Communications man. He was the "pigeoneer" for Normandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #47 Posted January 14, 2007 This oval belonged to an officer from B/502. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #48 Posted January 14, 2007 This came from a 'Tropper from 3/506th (H Company)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #49 Posted January 14, 2007 And one you don't see everyday...this came from a jump qualified 'Trooper from C/326 AEB (airborne engineers) This is obviously a non-commercial example and only the 3rd legit one I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #50 Posted January 14, 2007 No sense in ignoring Numbered Airborne Crossed Rifles from the same Regiments...all ID'd as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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