Jay V Posted May 26, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2017 Hi Guys I just received these today in the mail and was hoping the forum can help me figure a production era.I'm hoping there WW2 .Thanks in advance for the help.Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted May 26, 2017 Reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2017 Close up Maker Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 26, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2017 I like them, I'd say there WW2 era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted May 26, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 26, 2017 I would vote WW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks Guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted May 26, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2017 Hi Jay, Is the finish Gold or Silver? It looks Silver (post-WW2) in the pics on my screen? Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted May 26, 2017 Silver I reviewed this example in the Book US Silent Service and it shows an example in silver being WW2.I'm really hoping that I'm correct and or lucky enough to find an original ww2 example as its on my bucket list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted May 27, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 27, 2017 Yes, but is the example in the book Silver or Gold finished? It's not like that book has no errors either, as good as it is. I'm not doubting the authenticity of your Vanguard (nice example) but imo if it's a Silver finished metal badge then it would officially be post-51 when the Regulations were changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted May 27, 2017 Hi Mike As always i value your comments.In the book it is silver,but if it turns out post,then i'll go on the hunt for a ww2 example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 27, 2017 Mike What about these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted May 27, 2017 These are silver in color,like mine but are ww2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted May 27, 2017 Here's one Rusty posted which appears silver in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted May 27, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 27, 2017 Hi Jay, I don't have any of the badges in hand but from what I see on screen, the badge in post #11 is a dark toned Gold finish (as evidenced by the definitely Silver and very differently coloured central Acorn) and the Badge in post #13 also looks Gold finished to me. Your example I can't really tell from the pic due to flash/lighting, but you have it in hand. It's made from Sterling Silver but may still be a Gold finished example. Maybe take a pic next to definite Gold and Silver finished badges without the "flash" effect? Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted May 27, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 27, 2017 I always thought WW2 enlisted Submariners wore their dolphins on the cuff? If so wouldn't these be just post-war/Korea era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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