Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2013 Just picked this EGA up, was identified as possible EGA for early Shako emblem. Heard that there are some reproductions of this emblem. If anyone could assist with an I.D., would be appreciated. Happy thanksgiving to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted November 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted November 28, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2013 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 28, 2013 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2013 small images, but looks like a cast copy of a known emblem attached to a shield device for spiked helmets... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8779-1800s-ega-on-shield-real-or-fake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 28, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2013 Can you improve upon pics posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted November 28, 2013 Not sure these are much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted November 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted November 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted November 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 29, 2013 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2013 looks cast, not stamped. Am I correct in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted November 29, 2013 Comparing it to a stamped emblem it is very difficult to tell. The back side is not as defined as a stamped emblem so would lean toward it being cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 30, 2013 Share #13 Posted November 30, 2013 Here's an original example from my collection, distinctly stamped, off of the shield it came with. This emblem is one of those lesser known variants, probably due to its ugliness and crude appearance, it often gets ignored. Your example appears to be one of the cast replicas being peddled on eBay for years now, one that often fools because the crude appearance seems in line with the design of the emblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 30, 2013 Share #14 Posted November 30, 2013 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana40 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted November 30, 2013 Absolutely can tell the difference. Thanks for the information and replies. Another lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now