Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 27, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted July 27, 2008 Jump Wings in the collection of tbirdismypride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted July 27, 2008 EGA in the collection of WS60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted July 27, 2008 from the collection of teufelhunde.ret... M37 EGA enlisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted July 27, 2008 close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted July 27, 2008 miniature Silver Star, from the collection of Brig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted July 27, 2008 LT bars from the collection of USMC-Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted July 27, 2008 1912 Officer EGA in the collection of teufelhunde.ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted July 27, 2008 pair of wings from the collection of "John Cooper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted July 27, 2008 Pair of wings from the collection of "Paul C" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted July 28, 2008 Navy Combat Aircrew Wings from the collection of "KASTAUFFER" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 14, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 14, 2008 Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA, for Officers dress blue cover. A 1926 pattern made prior to WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 14, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 14, 2008 Gemsco hallmark on back of EGA, for Officers service dress uniform. A 1937 pattern, these were made during WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 14, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted March 13, 2009 Share #15 Posted March 13, 2009 A new addition, from the collection of Andrew AKA "reinking71" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senhoragua Posted August 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 1, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted May 18, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 18, 2011 CIB w/ separately applied rifle and USN PO3. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 3, 2012 Share #18 Posted January 3, 2012 Here is an interesting Gemsco jump wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 20, 2013 Share #19 Posted December 20, 2013 WW2 Navy Chief Petty Officer Cap anchor, circa 1942 - '46. Gemsco New York & acid test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted May 16, 2014 Share #20 Posted May 16, 2014 Another, post '47: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted May 16, 2014 Share #21 Posted May 16, 2014 WW2 Garrison Cap (1 1/4" H): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted June 5, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 5, 2014 Here's a Coast Guard CPO cap anchor, circa 1947 - early 1950's, marked GEMSCO A.G.O. G-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B. Posted August 5, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 5, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B. Posted August 5, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 5, 2014 Original 1921 advertisement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted August 5, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 5, 2014 Thank you for showing that info! I always thought the wreath logo was later than that! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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