normaninvasion Posted June 3, 2016 Share #51 Posted June 3, 2016 Aye! SSgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer521 Posted June 7, 2016 Share #52 Posted June 7, 2016 I thought I would pass on this email from the publisher "Just thought you would like to know that (Mike) O'Shea (John) Driscoll are absolutely ecstatic (over the book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted June 15, 2016 Share #53 Posted June 15, 2016 My copy just landed about 15 min ago. Just flipping thru it, I am really blown away. I saw glimpses of this while in the works but it never conveyed the scope of what it fully contains. It has so much more than I thought. I'd like to comment further but need time to soak it in. Tim and Darrell, hope you guys took a well deserved vacation, as I can see why it took a few years to make this happen. I should also say that this book should appeal to not only the EGA collector but also USMC history and metal insignia aficionados. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted June 15, 2016 Share #54 Posted June 15, 2016 Got my copy yesterday. Certainly up to Bender's high standards. Well researched, and beautifully presented. Tim, you are to be congratulated for a very fine work! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 15, 2016 Share #55 Posted June 15, 2016 Got mine today, spent an hour thumbing through it, and will dive deeper over my morning coffee. I, too, was surprised to see the extent of stuff outside EGA's covered, and there're some treats for the eyes many may not have seen. NMMC has some crazy stuff in their collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted June 15, 2016 Share #56 Posted June 15, 2016 I received mine yesterday and have only glanced at it...looks to be a must have now-a-days. Top shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 15, 2016 Share #57 Posted June 15, 2016 I just finished the read, cover to cover and I think it is fantastic. Well worth the wait, and I am sure grateful to the authors, editors, publisher and collectors who contributed. I know several on this forum shared their knowledge and expertise as well as examples from their collection. Thanks again to all those involved. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted June 15, 2016 Share #58 Posted June 15, 2016 Brig, that was one of the first things I noticed was the NMMC holdings. Also all the face melting early stuff pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 16, 2016 Share #59 Posted June 16, 2016 Brig, that was one of the first things I noticed was the NMMC holdings. Also all the face melting early stuff pictured. Which is largely NMMC holdings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 16, 2016 Share #60 Posted June 16, 2016 BTW, where are you guys seeing this alleged "rim number"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 16, 2016 Share #61 Posted June 16, 2016 He means the book number right? Mine is on one of the first pages with authors signature. I got number 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted June 16, 2016 Share #62 Posted June 16, 2016 Brig's book doesn't have a rim number, just a raised dot on the spine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted June 16, 2016 Share #63 Posted June 16, 2016 Yeah, its the book number. I just remember brig asking about rim numbers on the book jokingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted June 16, 2016 Share #64 Posted June 16, 2016 I believe the contributors got the sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 16, 2016 Share #65 Posted June 16, 2016 Did indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted June 16, 2016 Share #66 Posted June 16, 2016 Whats the sticker look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 16, 2016 Share #67 Posted June 16, 2016 it's on the inside cover, it's a thank you sticker for contributing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted June 18, 2016 Share #68 Posted June 18, 2016 Received my numbered copy. Fantastic ! is all I can say. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer521 Posted June 19, 2016 Share #69 Posted June 19, 2016 To help clarify: so called "rim numbers" are the first books 1-200 sold by R. Bender. The contributor, autographed books are the special books the author sent from his stash of books. There were only 18 contributor copies sent out. Each contributor book had a special salutation to the individual contributor. They are a very special group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted June 20, 2016 Share #70 Posted June 20, 2016 This is a quantum leap for EGA collectors. The last book was in 1971 and it was, well, very basic: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/185982-best-reference-for-usmc-insignia/?p=1641002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHOOMAN Posted June 20, 2016 Share #71 Posted June 20, 2016 I recently received my copy, # 94. This book is very informative. I am glad I purchased this outstanding guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted June 23, 2016 Share #72 Posted June 23, 2016 Just received my copy and from what I have scanned through so far, it really will make an excellent reference for the future. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was number 108 and signed by the author. I had not realized that the first 200 were done that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share #73 Posted August 4, 2016 And the complements continue: Marty Reynolds Thu 7/28 Hello Mr. Klie, I have been collecting military memorabilia for many years, in that time I was always interested in adding a book such as your to my reference library. I recently obtained a copy and was apprehensive at first to invest in a reference book as it takes away resources that I can use to purchase items for my collection. I am so glad I took the plunge. I have had EGA’s in my collection that were difficult to date based on the reference books I had on hand. Your book was a God send and now I can date most of them. The variations are not cookie cutter however you can get close enough which works for me. If you have an interest I can share some of the EGA’s I l have in my collection, I am mostly drawn to them because of the details and craftsmanship. I am retired Air Force and my family has been in the military back to the Spanish American War. So my interest is in my DNA. Thank you so much for making a great book. I can only imagine all the work and tedious details you had to consider in developing the final product. As a treat I will share with you a picture of two of my EGA’s I pride in my collection. I think the Span-Am one is rather rare as my understanding not to many were made based on my research. Enjoy! Marty Reynolds CMSGT USAF Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted August 4, 2016 Share #74 Posted August 4, 2016 I want to see the photos of Marty's EGAs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 5, 2016 Share #75 Posted August 5, 2016 Got mine! Extremely happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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