nirvana Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I've got two of these now, different varieties. I am thinking they are from different eras, but I'm not sure. Both have the DPSC tags. This first flag is dated 3/23/77. The yellow eagle in the blue canton is fully embroidered and appliqued. Second is dated 9/11/86. The blue eagle in the yellow canton is printed on, so its easier to make. Assuming a later design. I like guidon flags. They're my bag, baby. Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's possible only the Training Brigade HQ Company carried reverse color Guidons, but we do know that the Blue field type, that they are the same style for any post conducting Non Combat Arms Basic IE Ord, Wood, Dix, Jackson etc. Back in the 60s however it was of a slightly different design. Google Image Search Page. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1366&bih=636&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=hkrxWY6eNcXNmQGAxaewCg&q=basic+training+vietnam+war&oq=basic+training+vietnam+war&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i24k1.74862.83820.0.84430.23.18.1.0.0.0.226.2425.0j12j2.14.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..8.14.2272...0j0i13k1j0i67k1.0.jkSpE7LbedU#imgrc=_ Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Your theory is an interesting one. I can't find another example of the yellow "HQ" flag, in either the manuals or online, so I'm at a total loss. The older style from the 60s, in the photos that you have shown, has a weird "tail" coming out of the canton and running towards the bottom hem of the flag. I lost an auction once for a version of this type, I think it was engineer? Regardless, I've only ever seen one on the market. Yea, I screwed that one up. Like the Tank Destroyed guidon I missed, and the Chemical Corp one, and.... Yea, regrets. I like guidon flags. They're my bag, baby. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Jerry Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 No idea, but neat flags! Mr.JERRY Collector of WWI & WWII Home Front Flags, Unit Flags & Guidons, US & German helmets, insignia, uniforms, medals, Women's Military Uniforms, Wisconsin Vocational School made Fighting Knives. Military Collectibles Shop Owner & Dealer in everything else~! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2010.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2011.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2012.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2017.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2019.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2020.gif My new book on the History of the US Service Flag is available now- contact me directly for a signed copy https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/in-the-service-of-our-country Check out our Facebook page for updates and the latest Shop news!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Collectibles-Shop/171226792906875Visit our website (and visit our shop if you are ever near Milwaukee, WI USA)http://www.militarycollectorsHQ.com See what Mr.Jerry has on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.jerry/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=1&_rdc=1 Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 No idea, but neat flags! Thank you. I dug through my crap last night and counted the collection...... I've got 62 now. Always looking for different or interesting ones, still trying to track down one from each service. I like guidon flags. They're my bag, baby. Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just came across this photo in another topic, and here we see that Reverse Guidon with Yellow field, Fort McClellan Alabama sometime in the early to mid--sh 70s (WAC disbanded in 1978), hmm was this color carried by WACS only??? Further Investigation will be needed. Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Another photo, also at McClellan, 1980. This one looks to have crossed MP pistols. Hmm. I like guidon flags. They're my bag, baby. Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 A Fort McClellan thing??? The Image Search page for Basic Training Fort McClellan Alabama https://www.google.com/search?q=basic+training+at+fort+mcclellan+alabama&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOm9WYwKbXAhVBbSYKHUMTCVgQ_AUICygC&biw=1366&bih=636#imgrc=_ Link to post Share on other sites
m151mp Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Another photo, also at McClellan, 1980. This one looks to have crossed MP pistols. Hmm. you are correct. that is an MP training company. Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 you are correct. that is an MP training company. The WAC one has Athena, armored ones have the tank, MP has pistols. These are the traditional guidon emblems, so everything makes sense there. The only commonality that I am seeing is that these photos all date from the 70s and early 80s, and look to be at McClellan, although that last point may be flexible depending on more photos. So are we thinking it's a design variation for a specific era, type of training? Officer v enlisted? I like guidon flags. They're my bag, baby. Link to post Share on other sites
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