rd12 Posted March 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2014 I have four CIBs with codes that I am unsure of and have so far been unable to find out with certainty who made them. Any help would be appreciated. GI UT ( Urschel Tool Co. ? ) EPGI ( Ed Pereia, Inc. ? ) FIGI G-GI Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2014 Are these badges Sterling or 1/20 Silver filled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 28, 2014 I don't believe they are either sterling or 1/20 fil. The only markings on the back are the codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2014 I don't believe they are either sterling or 1/20 fil. The only markings on the back are the codes. Yes if they were they'd be hallmarked as such, sounds like post 60s made one's? Perhaps member MFT3 can help he wrote a book on the CIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted March 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2014 MTF produced a geat book for anyone collecting or selling CIBs and has a lot of real neat history about the badge. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted March 29, 2014 I have a well-used copy of Mike's great book. As I understand for US badges in general ( from online articles and Mike's book ), in the early 1950's, two digit codes were used ( ex. 1V ). These were replaced in the early 1960's with a three digit code ( ex. V-21 ) along with the letters " GI ". At some point the GI was dropped. There are badges from the 1960's - 70's that use the "GI" but not a code, opting to use a name instead. ( ex. KREW GI , ANTAYA GI, or EH SIMON GI ) I think the four badges back at the top fall under this category but am stumped on what companies were using the letters; GI UT, EPGI, FIGI, G-GI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted March 31, 2014 I reached out to Mike Tucker and he informed me that the badges in question are all post-1975 manufacture ( hence the reason they are not covered in his book ). When I find manufacturers that use these code I will be sure to post here. In the meantime, maybe somebody will come along who already knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted April 22, 2014 I contacted The Institute of Heraldry looking for information on the codes above. I received some good information, but unfortunately not exactly what I was looking for. " The attached list is for current manufactures Hallmarks that may produce the CIB. The Hallmark of GI is used by the Defense Supply System. So the codes you referenced were all produced for the Supply System. GI stands for Government Issue, the other letters indicate the company, which we do not track. The list I provided are the Hallmarks that would appear on CIB's that are sold commercially. " Here is the list they provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted April 23, 2014 I recently saw a Combat Action Badge on eBay that was mounted on original card - the card listed the maker as Urschel Tool Co. and the seller stated that the badge was marked GI UT on the back. So I think that confirms; GI UT Urschel Tool Co. I saw an older post on this forum that says G GI is Graco Awards, Inc. So, still looking for help with FIGI & EPGI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted October 23, 2017 I am now thinking that FIGI is perhaps Foremost Insignia Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted November 2, 2017 My unknown CIB hallmark list is down to three; EPGI, FIGI, and SMGI, though I now have some possibilities. Still looking for a confirmation from anyone who may have found better information. Thanks! EPGI - Ed Piera, Inc or EP Industries, Inc ?? FIGI - Foremost Insignia ?? SMGI - Sherman Manufacturing ?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted June 20, 2018 Share #12 Posted June 20, 2018 Just found the reference to this book. I got a Barnes N Noble gift card for Christmas and am going to see if they carry it or can order it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebelhund Posted July 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted July 10, 2018 Just found the reference to this book. I got a Barnes N Noble gift card for Christmas and am going to see if they carry it or can order it. Mike also sells his book, signed, on ebay for I think $25. Its a great book and I've gotten a lot of use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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