Gemsco

[Brig]

Figured it was about time I got around to compiling some Gemsco images for the Hallmark reference. First up, a pair of Senior Pilot Wings in the collection of robert60446

[Brig]

Jump Wings in the collection of tbirdismypride

[Brig]

EGA in the collection of WS60

[Brig]

from the collection of teufelhunde.ret... M37 EGA enlisted

[Brig]

close up

[Brig]

miniature Silver Star, from the collection of Brig

[Brig]

LT bars from the collection of USMC-Collector

[Brig]

1912 Officer EGA in the collection of teufelhunde.ret

[Brig]

pair of wings from the collection of "John Cooper"

[Brig]

Pair of wings from the collection of "Paul C"

[Brig]

Navy Combat Aircrew Wings from the collection of "KASTAUFFER"

[teufelhunde.ret]

Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA, for Officers dress blue cover. A 1926 pattern made prior to WW2.

[teufelhunde.ret]

Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA, for Officers service dress uniform. A 1937 pattern, these were made during WW2.

[teufelhunde.ret]

Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA set, for Officers service dress uniform. A 1926 pattern, these were made prior to WW2. Note pinback collar emblems made for use on epaulet's

[teufelhunde.ret]

A new addition, from the collection of Andrew AKA "reinking71"

[senhoragua]

In regard to this specific hallmark, do you know the time period? I've an example from the Public Health Service where it appears that the hallmark of the same sort is a punch and allegedly from the Second World War. Are incuse punches common with Gemsco at the time?

[hirsca]

CIB w/ separately applied rifle and USN PO3. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas.

[hink441]

Here is an interesting Gemsco jump wing.

[Tim B]

WW2 Navy Chief Petty Officer Cap anchor, circa 1942 - '46. Gemsco New York & acid test.

[Tim B]

Another, post '47:

[Tim B]

WW2 Garrison Cap (1 1/4" H):

[Tim B]

Here's a Coast Guard CPO cap anchor, circa 1947 - early 1950's, marked GEMSCO A.G.O. G-2.

[Josh B.]

Not sure if GEMSCO changed their name over the years, (but kept the same acronym). I've seen most internet posts and some books have the company listed as General Merchandising Company. If this is the case today, which I'm not sure of, I'm also convinced that this isn't what the company's acronym always stood for. Refer to the 1921 advertisement below clipped from "Our Navy".

 

GEMSCO, with the wreath logo already in use, clearly means here " General Embroidery and Military Supply Company". New York address given.

[Josh B.]

Original 1921 advertisement

[BROBS]

Thank you for showing that info! I always thought the wreath logo was later than that!

 

-Brian