triplecanopy Posted January 15, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2017 I have so far be unable to find out much of anything about this maker, HAYWARD. None of my references even list this name. So I will post some insignia made by HAYWARD in the hope that it will be useful and one or more of the more knowledgeable members can provide more details. All I can add is these are very high quality die struck badges that seem to be very uncommon. Here is a 2nd Award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or CIB.I will add a couple other examples below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted January 15, 2017 This is a 1st Award CIB made by HAYWARD. Note the frosted back and two piece design. The rifle is attached in three places by rivets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted January 15, 2017 Here is a basic EOD or Explosive Ordinance Disposal badge with pin back fastener and marked HAYWARD STERLING. Note again the high quality of manufacture and the frosted appearance of the reverse side. Comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted January 15, 2017 By chance, I came across this information on Hayward. Walter E. Hayward Jewelry Co. Attleboro, Massachusetts In 1851 the Walter E. Hayward Company was founded in Attleboro, MA. the Hayward company manufactured men’s and ladies jewelry in karat gold, gold filled and sterling silver and sold through jewelry wholesalers and distributors. they were a pioneer of the private label business. They later merged with another company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted January 15, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks for posting, TC ... informative, as always. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted January 17, 2017 After a bit more digging, I came across this information: In 1905, A&Z Chain Company was founded in Providence, RI. Like Walter E. Hayward, A&Z also manufactured and sold fine jewelry, but A&Z sold directly to independent jewelers. In 1975, A&Z Chain Co and the Walter E. Hayward Co. merged. They moved into one operating entity housed in a 50,000 square foot manufacturing plant in East Providence, RI. The product lines were refined and sold directly to independent jewelers and department stores throughout the United States. In 1977, Allison Reed, a costume jewelry company with a wide breadth of products, a showroom in England and an international customer base, bought A&Z Hayward. This was a good merger for both companies and their customers. Today Allison Reed Jewelry manufactures and sells 14k gold, sterling silver and costume jewelry for men and women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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