Allan H. Posted January 11, 2019 Share #51 Posted January 11, 2019 Nothing seems to kill a topic like my posting on it. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker502 Posted January 11, 2019 Share #52 Posted January 11, 2019 Your just showing off Allan .. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share #53 Posted January 11, 2019 Allan, outstanding collection!! Always enjoy seeing things that you post. As I mentioned earlier, I have seen only one (until you have posted your examples) 551st collar brass and it was block pattern in an officers estate. The only 509th I have seen was in a grouping that Bill Scott had at one time. Regards, Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted January 11, 2019 Share #54 Posted January 11, 2019 Allan, one of the finest collections of WWII AB officer collar brass I have ever seen and all in one post! Not much more to say other than WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted January 11, 2019 Share #55 Posted January 11, 2019 Thanks all for the comments. These devices have truly been a passion of mine for many, many years. I never thought that it would be as difficulat has it has been to find nice, WWII examples. They are really hard to find. To make matters worse, you will see lots of post war brass being advertised as WWII. Yes, I have seen a few fakes, but these are usually ones made for reenactors that have been aged to look much older than they are. I've also seen a fair number of Meyer pieces that have had the numbered shields filed off to hide the fact that they aren't wartime. If anyone wants a close up of any that I have, holler, and I'll accomodate. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted January 11, 2019 Share #56 Posted January 11, 2019 Here are a couple of German made 502nd PIR devices that i believe are from the immediate post war era. Note they are not a matched pair. Interestingly enough, I had a mate for the one with the curved bar that came from a 502nd WWII veteran. Note that the numbers are affixed to each other on the second example and are not affixed to a bar. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share #57 Posted January 12, 2019 Allen, I believe that this is the same or similar style that was on Dick Winters 506th dress uniform at the SOS last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted January 12, 2019 Share #58 Posted January 12, 2019 This is a great thread, I really have enjoyed it, and Allan what an amazing collection. Thought I would contribute my only set. Found these together in a small bowl of non military related pins and doo dads on a counter near the cash register in an antique store about 7 years ago. Couldn't pass up for $5.00. While I am concentrating mainly on USMC material nowadays, I love this little Riker mount display that sits on my shelf with other WWII US non Marine material. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 27, 2019 Share #59 Posted January 27, 2019 Here is a 505th PIR that is different from all the others I have seen. I have had this one for a few years and really don't know what to think. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted January 27, 2019 Share #60 Posted January 27, 2019 Here's a 502nd in my collection. Meyer clutch back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted January 28, 2019 Share #61 Posted January 28, 2019 Chris,My take on your brass is that it is WWII vintage, but that the numbers were added after the insignia was made. I am NOT saying that it is a fake. I would assume that a jeweler did the work for a 505th PIR officer who needed to have numbered brass. Steve, Your 502nd is just the way you want to see a WWII vintage piece of numbered brass. Great pieces! Thanks for sharing them.Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 13, 2019 Share #62 Posted November 13, 2019 Here are a recent pair of infantry crossed rifles for the 327th Infantry Regiment. The brass is made by the L.G. Balfour Co. of Attleboro, Mass and are marked as 1/20 Gold Filled. The quality on these is impressive, though the numerals almost look like they are hand made. I would assume that the minor variation in size on the numbers is probably due to them getting snagged on something and slightly bent out of shape. The brass has very short clutch prongs and they show a lot of detail. I am quite sure that the officer who wore them was quite proud of them. They couldn't have been cheap. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 13, 2019 Share #63 Posted November 13, 2019 Here is a better view of the maker's mark and the numbers. Note that they are attached to a small, round rod. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted February 24, 2020 Share #64 Posted February 24, 2020 I just got this 505th PIR Collar Pin. From reading this thread I believe its WWII vintage. This thread is certainly a great resource, I send my gratitude to everyone who posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Allan H. Posted February 25, 2020 Share #66 Posted February 25, 2020 That is a very nice piece John. Thank you for posting it with the rest of the WWII numbered brass. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted February 25, 2020 Share #67 Posted February 25, 2020 Is there a device for the 509th? Some hot items to say the least. Is this thread pinned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #68 Posted February 25, 2020 That is a very nice piece John. Thank you for posting it with the rest of the WWII numbered brass. Thank you Allan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John4022 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #69 Posted February 28, 2020 Here's a 504th PIR Pin I got today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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