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Estate Sale Find...Eagle & Anchor what is it?


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I got this at an estate sale awhile back and just took the time to look at it. I knew someone here would have the answer. I figured with an eagle and an anchor it must be USMC. Fair assessment?post-105743-0-89407600-1400277777.jpgpost-105743-0-66803100-1400277793.jpg

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It is a USMC button...looks a bit large for the side of a cover. What's the measurement?

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coldsteel61

Thanks Hman and Brig,

Diameter is right at 5/8" Could be the macro that makes it look so large.

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What my question is...Eagle & Anchor...No globe. What era are we talking here? WWI? The 13 stars makes a question also.

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USMC buttons just have that design on them instead of the EGA.

 

This one looks like it was a button for a Dress Blues but modified by taking off the loop and inserting the two prongs.

 

Fun little pick up!

 

LF

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I'm in the same field...not sure about the nation though. Got these with the USMC button, and no clue as to origin.post-105743-0-44634000-1400286616.jpgpost-105743-0-78622300-1400286656.jpgpost-105743-0-75269500-1400286680.jpg

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They were placed on shoulder boards and collar tabs to denote rank. Used in WWII as well as post-war, not sure about currently

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Well Thanks again Brig,

I had no idea what it was. Can't tell if it's plastic or very light metal. Any ideas on that??

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