skir Posted November 25, 2018 Share #126 Posted November 25, 2018 More. Note that James Fox was killed testing the Fulton Recovery System also known as SKYHOOK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skir Posted November 25, 2018 Share #127 Posted November 25, 2018 As far as unmarked tridents, these started showing up around the time NS Meyer was bought out by Vanguard, as noted By the Combat Swimmer Newsletter. Meyer was in the restrike business to the collectors market.When the Meyer stuff was dumped in the market, a ton of unmarked and unfinished insignia was in the lot As pointed out the UDT/ Silver SEAL badges were around for only a year (72) and up until the unmarked tridents flooding the market, the only original badges from Team members were all properly hallmarked. My opinion, and it is just that, unmarked are collectors copies that can be found at most shows. The gold UDT badges, when used , were made for less than 100 guys in the span of a year qualified to wear them. I just cant believe that some company made up hundreds of unmarked badges to fill any demand other than the collector market. This in light that marked badges are still available in quantity if you want them. Again, My opinion now just as was the opinion was during the span of the Combat Swimmer Newsletter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share #128 Posted November 27, 2018 Skir, Army jump wings were also used quite a lot by WC UDTs and SEALs. That cruise book is cool. I recognize several names. and I think I have a UDT 21 shirt from DEARMON stashed away somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 28, 2018 Share #129 Posted November 28, 2018 My silver, enlisted, UDT badge. Bought this in the early 80s Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share #130 Posted November 28, 2018 That is the way the originals should look. Interesting double strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 30, 2018 Share #131 Posted November 30, 2018 That is the way the originals should look. Interesting double strike. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted January 26, 2019 Share #132 Posted January 26, 2019 Here's a nice "salty" one I picked up not too long ago... a subdued SEAL Trident, made by Vanguard. You can just barely see the marking on the back V-21-N. I'll post a close up of it. Does anyone know what time period these metal subdued insignia were used? I don't think they are currently in use and have been replaced with the sewn SEAL Trident name tapes. Thanks! Heres a close up of the Vanguard V-21-N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted January 26, 2019 Share #133 Posted January 26, 2019 These were worn in 90s along with pin on subdued rank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted January 26, 2019 Share #134 Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks, Kadet! It's a little newer than what I usually collect, but I liked the "salty" look and figured a subdued one would be good to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 26, 2019 Share #135 Posted January 26, 2019 Nice looking trident Linda!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted February 3, 2019 Share #136 Posted February 3, 2019 Finally found a small shirt or cap size Freddie... part of a small grouping I recently got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted February 4, 2019 Share #137 Posted February 4, 2019 Finally found a small shirt or cap size Freddie... part of a small grouping I recently got. You are always finding some great stuff. I believe these small UDT-21 patches were worn on swim trunks as the picture illustrates below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted February 4, 2019 Share #138 Posted February 4, 2019 You’re probably right... the backside of the patch shows that it was sewn on a tan twill type material.. most likely from swim shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strandh Posted August 10, 2019 Share #139 Posted August 10, 2019 Will add a few of my badges. this is the first Second badge 3:rd badge 4:th Badge 5:th badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share #140 Posted September 4, 2019 Some recent additions to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted September 12, 2019 Share #141 Posted September 12, 2019 Just got these two came off of a Patch Jacket. The Vanguard was scratched out, kind of A small Silver Trident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share #142 Posted September 25, 2019 Subdued UDT 13 patches that are sewn on UDT swim trunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted September 26, 2019 Share #143 Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 25, 2019 Share #144 Posted October 25, 2019 Hello all, I recently picked up this UDT insignia. I don't know much about these and it isn't something I collect, but I thought the hallmark was kind of interesting. I was curious what you all thought of it? Real/fake? Any idea as to value? Thanks! Last of the photos. It measures about 2 inches and the clutches are marked "Ballou"? I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted October 26, 2019 Share #145 Posted October 26, 2019 It looks right to me as Ive seen that small stamped N on the flintlock handle on other period UDT badges. However this is an unusual piece as what are the odds of another Vanguard piece surfacing where Antaya has placed their hallmark over their competitors hallmark similarity to the above pictured Trident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie916 Posted September 5, 2020 Share #146 Posted September 5, 2020 Hi all, Ive just been offered this SEAL Trident. What are peoples thoughts on it, I think its fake. The gold is wearing off on the high points. There are no dashes separating the V 21 N and the back looks soft like its been cast from a real Trident. Thank you for your help, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted September 9, 2020 Share #147 Posted September 9, 2020 The Trident looks fine, just a little bit worn. I believe the hallmark is for Vanguard, a military insignia manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMarineCorps Posted October 5, 2020 Share #148 Posted October 5, 2020 On 10/24/2019 at 3:04 PM, Nic said: Last of the photos. It measures about 2 inches and the clutches are marked "Ballou"? I think. What are your thoughts on these unmarked UDT insignia? I purchased it from a dealer who said he bought up Gemsco's inventory. I have seen 1/20 silver filled Antaya marked trident on Gemsco cards, so I wouldn't be surprised if Gemsco got some of their insignia from other makers and sold them to its customers. It looks a lot like the quoted Vanguard/ Antaya badge in my opinion. I tried to take a better picture of the above insignia but it's tricky since some parts are polished while others aren't. I was hesitant to consider these unmarked ones original since I've heard of insignia being made for collectors using original dies. However, this one appears to be older and the finishing is consistent with the Vanguard/ Antaya made piece above. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavcon Posted October 5, 2020 Share #149 Posted October 5, 2020 Here some current SEAL/SWCC rates and misc. insignia. The trident and para wings are bad reproductions but the 2 SWCC badges are legit, old styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted October 8, 2020 Share #150 Posted October 8, 2020 This silver Trident is marked K-22-N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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