roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 12, 2014 Hello The General Staff collar insignia is one of my favorite collor insignia. If you have variations, please post them here. Information from TIOH: "Branch Insignia The coat of arms of the United States, 5/8 inch in height, of gold color metal superimposed on a five-pointed silver color star, 1 inch in circumscribing diameter. The shield to be in enamel stripes of white and red, chief of blue, and the glory blue. On 17 June 1904, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Chaffee, approved the design of the General Staff insignia to take effect 1 July 1904. The device has been in continual use since that date. The insignia was originally worn only by officers, in the grade of captain and above, detailed to the General Staff Corps. Authority for its wear was later extended to officers detailed to General Staff Corps with troops. At the time the Department of the Army was established as the legal successor to the War Department, the word ''Corps'' in the title of branch officers detailed to the General Staff Corps was dropped. The device is now worn by officers detailed in orders to the Army General Staff and to General Staff with troops. The star is symbolic of the highest level in the Army, and the Arms of the United States allude to the mission of the General Staff which is the exercise General Staff supervision over the management of the land forces of the United States. Branch Color No color assigned" HAVE A NICE DAY Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted March 12, 2014 Balfour Sterling front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 12, 2014 Balfour Sterling reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted March 12, 2014 Meyer New York Sterling front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted March 12, 2014 Meyer New York Sterling reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted March 12, 2014 British front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted March 12, 2014 British reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted March 12, 2014 Meyer New York M22 MADE IN USA front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted March 12, 2014 Meyer New York M22 MADE IN USA reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 12, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 12, 2014 I've always liked this insignia. I've got a carded Meyer pair from the 70s (?) The stars are a very highly finished chrome with a sharply detailed eagle. Not that I'm biased, but my favourite example of yours is the British-made one! Lots of character and a perfect example of a "wartime economy" piece. Probably rather scarce too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointedcuffs Posted March 12, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 12, 2014 Matched BB&B World War One bronze collar insignia with General Staff assigned to Army Headquarters armband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointedcuffs Posted March 12, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 12, 2014 BB&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted February 2, 2015 One by one, came over and found a new home. At this time there are 17 different. If you have any items I don't have and you are willing to sell or trade, please let me know. Thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted February 2, 2015 list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted February 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2015 Just discovered this thread. Here is one that I have. Could possibly be a twin to the one on your list immediately following the Balfour insignia. Thanks, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted March 15, 2015 Hello Here is the picture of the items I have. I was able to take over some items from USMC members. Thanks to everybody who helped with information, trading or selling. HAVE A NICE DAY Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted March 15, 2015 auto correction at iPad, should read USMF not USMC (#16) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyscout Posted March 21, 2015 Share #18 Posted March 21, 2015 great collection,fine stuffs best regards jörg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHOOMAN Posted April 4, 2015 Share #19 Posted April 4, 2015 Here are a few I recently acquired. They belonged to a retired U.S. Army LTC. Reportedly, he was good friends with General Omar Bradley when Bradley had quarters on Ft. Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted October 10, 2015 General Staff hand embroidered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted October 10, 2015 N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK STERLING 9M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted October 17, 2015 One of my favorit General Staff badges. It has the Tiffany style fastener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted October 17, 2015 next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted October 17, 2015 next opens up to 60 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 18, 2015 Share #25 Posted October 18, 2015 One of my favorit General Staff badges. It has the Tiffany style fastener. I can see why this is one of your favorites. It is simply beautiful! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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