Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2015 I (limited knowledge) have not seen one like this myself. The construction is different that what (I) would normally associate with Eichmann made badges from the mid 1950's. Does anyone have one like this (or have you seen one like this)? I am quite comfortable that it is German made and from the period. This type of pin and roller lock are seen on a number of German made DUI's from the occupation period. My question is, who made it. Could it be Eichmann or something Eichmann sourced through a third party local supplier? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted September 3, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 3, 2015 No .800 mark on the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted September 3, 2015 Box top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 3, 2015 Badge in box for scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted September 3, 2015 Here is an example of what I (again, with limited knowledge) would refer to as the "best known" Eichmann badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 3, 2015 Another example recently posted on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted September 3, 2015 Example from eBay. Notice all Eichmann characteristics but no .800 stempel. Perhaps a Type 1 Eichmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted September 3, 2015 I would appreciate thoughts if anyone has experience with these. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 3, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2015 Eric...I have quite a few over the years...but not with locking catches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 3, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2015 It is a copy made for Fox Militaria and sold through their mail order catalog in the early 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks Robert. I have not seen one either. Here is a 321 GFA DI from the period made by Assmann. Very similar pin and locking device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks Tonomachi. Is there a chance you can post a pic from the catalog or do you know how to obtain one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks Tonomachi. Is there a chance you can post a pic from the catalog or do you know how to obtain one? Sorry but I didn't keep any of their catalogs. Their full name was Fox Military Equipment Company, PO Box 452, Hinsdale, IL 60522-0452. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted September 3, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2015 I remember the FOX ones and I thought they were different. Would sure like to see the images from the catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 3, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2015 I seem to remember some with a more hardened chrome type finish with a locking catch from the 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted September 4, 2015 Share #18 Posted September 4, 2015 Eric...I have quite a few over the years...but not with locking catches... That is a very "U.S." locking catch. Wouldn't expect to see it on a badge made in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 4, 2015 Share #19 Posted September 4, 2015 I found parts of two different Fox Military catalogs that I apparently kept as I thought I had thrown them away a long time ago. However the photo of the 10th SF Grp beret badge is poor. In addition Bob is the expert on these badges so I could be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 4, 2015 Share #20 Posted September 4, 2015 Second catalog from Fox Military with 10th SF Grp beret badge. They sold for 10 dollars back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks. Concur that it is probably difficult to tell from those images. Would have to see clear photos of the reverse. The piece that started the thread does not really look like a $10 piece to me but of course could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks again for the responses. Does anyone have one like the one posted? Has anyone seen one? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted September 4, 2015 Some more examples of German made DI's from 1954-1960 period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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