Spike Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #101 Posted October 28, 2017 I noticed some of the previous Tridents had what look like holes drilled in them. This one does not. The was part of a group of 3 with BIN. Since it's not VN era I'm not too interested in keeping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #102 Posted October 28, 2017 I heard these mini's are fairly hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #103 Posted October 28, 2017 This and the mini Trident were the reason why I got these three for a fairly cheap BIN. I have a few of these anyway but I will always grab them for trade bait down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #104 Posted October 28, 2017 This I got REALLY cheap. I thought is was a really badly tarnished silver Trident judging by the pics the seller posted. There in no holes that looked like they are drill on any of these Tridents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted October 28, 2017 Share #105 Posted October 28, 2017 The black one was worn on the cammie uniform in the 90s, along with pin on subdued rank insignia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted October 29, 2017 Share #106 Posted October 29, 2017 A recent find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11-VELASCO Posted May 16, 2018 Share #107 Posted May 16, 2018 Hi Alls I would like to know wether this US NAVY Seal Trident badge could be a current genuine badge or one from those not real use,only for collectors??? Has any markings that I could not see very clear in pic from seller,any idea what is it,any maker stamping or contract number? Sizes:7 cm x 3,5 cm Thanks in advance Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted May 16, 2018 Share #108 Posted May 16, 2018 Hi Alls I would like to know wether this US NAVY Seal Trident badge could be a current genuine badge or one from those not real use,only for collectors??? Has any markings that I could not see very clear in pic from seller,any idea what is it,any maker stamping or contract number? Sizes:7 cm x 3,5 cm Thanks in advance Fernando I believe it is another Communist Chinese copy. The V-21-N hallmark is the manufacturing code provided by the government for use by the Vanguard Insignia Company. When I started seeing these on eBay I thought Vanguard had gone overseas to have their insignia manufactured to save on labor costs. However in another thread a forum member who was in contact with Vanguard stated that these Chinese manufactures are utilizing their manufacturing code (hallmark) unlawfully and it was simply cost prohibited for them to try and stop them in court. I don't know why they added the "CH" which probably stands for CHINA. Below is another early counterfeit Trident made in China. They are currently being sold on eBay and my guess is that a few have made their way into the hands of Seals who wear them unknowingly because they are hard to distinguish from the real US manufactured Tridents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11-VELASCO Posted May 16, 2018 Share #109 Posted May 16, 2018 I believe it is another Communist Chinese copy. The V-21-N hallmark is the manufacturing code provided by the government for use by the Vanguard Insignia Company. When I started seeing these on eBay I thought Vanguard had gone overseas to have their insignia manufactured to save on labor costs. However in another thread a forum member who was in contact with Vanguard stated that these Chinese manufactures are utilizing their manufacturing code (hallmark) unlawfully and it was simply cost prohibited for them to try and stop them in court. I don't know why they added the "CH" which probably stands for CHINA. Below is another early counterfeit Trident made in China. They are currently being sold on eBay and my guess is that a few have made their way into the hands of Seals who wear them unknowingly because they are hard to distinguish from the real US manufactured Tridents. Yes Finally I discovered they are Chinese copies Im afraid. Well do you think if I order a Trident Seal directly from Vanguard site I will have a genuine an original Seal Trident in my collection? I saw them on Vanguard site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 16, 2018 Share #110 Posted May 16, 2018 A great thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted May 16, 2018 Share #111 Posted May 16, 2018 Here is what the current Trident produced by Vanguard looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11-VELASCO Posted May 16, 2018 Share #112 Posted May 16, 2018 Here is what the current Trident produced by Vanguard looks like. Very nice indeed,do you think I could order one like this directly from Vanguard site...there it would be a current and genuine one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11-VELASCO Posted May 17, 2018 Share #113 Posted May 17, 2018 Please can someone post the differents Hallmarks(original not Chinese copies) from Vanguard seen on US trident badge een until now and period use? Thanks Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted September 10, 2018 Share #114 Posted September 10, 2018 Heres one I recently picked up... UDT Team Instructor??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted September 10, 2018 Share #115 Posted September 10, 2018 Training Instructor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted September 10, 2018 Share #116 Posted September 10, 2018 There are three different sellers on eBay that have had fake UDT or Seal Team uniform tapes manufactured for them over the years so you have to be careful. Two of these sellers advertises them as reproductions but once it leaves their hands and is sewn on a uniform, laundered a couple of times and then removed can fool people. Your piece although kind of stubby in width looks real. I would have thought it would have been wider unless the ends were cut off after it was removed from the uniform. How about a picture of the back? I believe you have an early UDT/TI tape due to the material it is sewn upon. The OD herringbone material and white lettering matches the earlier UDT instructor tape combination of USN/UDT tape sewn in conjunction to and above INSTRUCTOR tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #117 Posted September 11, 2018 Here is a UDT/TI tape I have. There seems to be several variations. I have never seen these used by WC instructors. These are EC related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #118 Posted September 11, 2018 Tonomachi mentioned "OD herringbone material and white lettering matches the earlier UDT instructor tape combination of USN/UDT tape sewn in conjunction to and above INSTRUCTOR tape" This a version on this tape combination that I have that may have already been posted. too lazy to scroll back thru the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted September 12, 2018 Share #119 Posted September 12, 2018 It is a bit on the short side... heres a pic of the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted September 15, 2018 Share #120 Posted September 15, 2018 Here are a couple of items that are marked "UDT 21" (mods please move if not appropriate in this section) The helmet/liner and od green bag are marked UDT 21 and belonged to a former UDT 21 member who was stationed at Little Creek.. He was on the recovery team for two of NASA Gemini capsule missions and assisted in placing the flotation collar around the capsule of Gemini 4. A lot of UDT and SEAL items don't show up very often and I thought I'd add these to this UDT thread. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 15, 2018 Share #121 Posted September 15, 2018 It is a bit on the short side... heres a pic of the back Material and sewing look typical...I would say it was trimmed down for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted November 25, 2018 Share #122 Posted November 25, 2018 Even after looking at this post over and over I still do not know what my UDT Trident is. It has a solid unmarked back and the gilt has like an oxidized or frosted look to it. The widow who sold it to me also in the past sold me some WWII EGA. Her late husband had a large board with many US insignia secured to it, some were real issue and others were copies. . Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted November 25, 2018 Share #123 Posted November 25, 2018 Even after looking at this post over and over I still do not know what my UDT Trident is. It has a solid unmarked back and the gilt has like an oxidized or frosted look to it. The widow who sold it to me also in the past sold me some WWII EGA. Her late husband had a large board with many US insignia secured to it, some were real issue and others were copies. . Richard P1010008 - Copy.JPGP1010009 - Copy.JPGP1010010 - Copy.JPG I have an identical piece that came very inexpensively in a group of assorted insignia. There are silver versions as well, and they share a common feature with some original SEAL tridents, namely the circular hole between the pistol grip and trident staff. To me they are either an original variation/theater made, or perhaps a knock off of sorts sold by army surplus stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share #124 Posted November 25, 2018 I think the version shown is a fairly current surplus store copy. The originals were only around for a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skir Posted November 25, 2018 Share #125 Posted November 25, 2018 This is an interesting point that I have wondered about as well. As Spike stated, UDT/SEAL personnel of the era attended the Army airborne COI at Fort Benning, leaving with silver wings and the requisite 5 jumps. I find it hard to believe that the silver wings were worn because the owners hadn't done the additional 5 jumps needed for gold wings though. I know in the more modern era, those additional jumps were conducted within several months of reporting to a team. Nobody wanted to be seen wearing the Army wings. I think it more likely had to do with jump pay and jump billets in the various UDT/SEAL units. In the VN era I suspect that only certain billets within the teams were coded for jumping, and the rules about that state that you can only qualify for gold wings when serving in a paid jump billet. In the modern era, jumping became part of the SEAL enlisted and officer designators, which essentially means that you are expected to maintain your quals and receive the appropriate pay regardless of your billet assignment. Just speculation though. I will ask around about it... Just came across this thread today and alot of good info and alot of speculation. Just wanted to point out that the silver US Army jump wing was in wide use in the east coast teams, cant say I know about the West Coast but sure Spike does. Here are the closest pic I can find right of hand but is From the USS Casa Grande 61-62 Med Cruise book. This came from Bill 'Fat Rat' Sutherland who is in the pictures, note that Bill was Assault Coxswain, Hard Hat diver, UDT 21, and SEAL 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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