ocsfollowme Posted July 31, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2014 I honestly spent about 55 minutes looking through the Forums archives before I posted this. I thought that I had found one similar but mine has two little pointers on the back of the eagle that keep it from moving and the others only had a single pin in the middle. So what is the story behind this EGA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 31, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2014 It's a service emblem, of the "issue" variety recognized as the M30. The dress issue variety is rather scarce. Very subtle differences between it and the M20, never over tighten the roller on the screw post, as it was very poorly installed by the maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. What is a reasonable price to sell on the forum? I have no clue with anything outside of patches and the American Legion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 31, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 31, 2014 They tend to bring $45-$65. Missing so much finish, the lower end of the spectrum seems fair and should sell easily enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted August 1, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2014 This is interesting. I've always considered these EGAs M1920, dress and service. What's the difference between the M20 and M30? Thanks. Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted August 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2014 I do notice the backs of mine are smooth, whereas ocsfollowme's example has details on the obverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2014 The differences are subtle. The M20 typically has a rounder, more distinct curvature to the bottom of the wings, and the M30 typically as latter, as well as the M30 anchor flukes are typically sharper points than the M20. I feel OCS' is an M20, whereas Bryan's are of the M30 pattern A good explanation from the reference section: What makes this piece unique is the bottom of the wings... when the begin to meet the legs of the eagle. Observe a very definitive scallop portion with a distinctively deep cut into the wing. Atop the wing the same scallop cut where the wings join the body is also deeper. On the continents of the two nearly identical emblems... are different, your piece is missing the small outline of Florida, while the later emblem shows a small area outline of the same. And the final element of identification are the dots that present on the back of the eagle, on the 30's version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted August 2, 2014 This was a great history lesson! Thanks. EGAs are an uncharted area for me. I ended up selling it for $40, paid $8 so I am happy. An active duty USMC just finishing up E-8 school bought it, so I am glad he may have an M20 EGA for his collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2014 A fair price There are a lot of EGA's out there, and some of the hardest to differentiate between are these 1920s and 1930s...since the differences are so subtle. Took me a long time to get savvy with them. It gets even murkier as there are a couple of variants of each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted August 3, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2014 Very cool, Brig - thanks for that! So yet another variation I need to search for! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servcon Posted August 28, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 28, 2014 This a cover EGA that belonged to my great uncle. He served from 1917-1937. I'm trying to pin down any information on this EGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 28, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 28, 2014 Model 1916, issued throughout 1916-20 and associated with WWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 28, 2014 This a cover EGA that belonged to my great uncle. He served from 1917-1937. I'm trying to pin down any information on this EGA. EGA1_Small.jpgEGA1_Back_Small.jpg The emblem was used on the service barracks cover; campaign cover and piss cover. It also has a period correct roller and washer. Showing a nice period patina, don't clean or shine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 28, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 28, 2014 You'd also find it on the helmets when they returned home for parades, and sometimes in country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servcon Posted August 29, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks for ID assistance! here is an example of what I believe to be a M1930 Dress EGA. It also has the three dot ID, as described above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 29, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 29, 2014 You are correct, a nice sample. Don't over tighten the roller, the screwpost is known for its weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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