otter42 Posted January 20 Anyone have any idea where this was made? Thanks "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke Looking for 41st INF. And older IDF Helmet, gear, insignia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daskrieg Posted January 20 Looks like lead. Can you write with it? Simply drag it across a piece of paper and if it looks like a pencil mark it probably is a lead casting. Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otter42 Posted January 20 Dwayne, Yes it's lead. Any idea where this was made, and why are there small round circles on the back? Ken "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke Looking for 41st INF. And older IDF Helmet, gear, insignia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daskrieg Posted January 20 Sorry no clues but when i see lead medals or insignia i just see drawer fillers. Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan H. Posted January 20 This is US made and was what we call "Econ-o-lead." They were made to provide insignia at a low cost out of non-crucial war materials. You will find a lot of insignia made this way to include EG&A devices etc. Allan Never under-estimate the power of prayer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otter42 Posted January 21 Wow, thanks Allan, would never had thought this would be US made, it'sso funky. Just learned something new. Ken "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke Looking for 41st INF. And older IDF Helmet, gear, insignia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daskrieg Posted January 21 Me too..are these items rare or collectable?? Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMariner Posted January 21 Me too..are these items rare or collectable?? No more then any other marksman badge from the era I find them fairly regularly when I buy insignia lots. There does not seem to be any special value attributed to them in the collecting market! Please Remember the Following Service Members who have passed on! Manley S Webb- 1925-2006 US Navy WW2 James W Boutilier - 1921-1983 US Navy Seabees WW2 Russell W Haight - 1876-1953 Spanish American War, Cuban Pacification, Mexican Border War NYNG Lt Colonel William H Warren 1921-2014 USAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daskrieg Posted January 21 How can you tell if they are original or if someone just cast lead badges? Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMariner Posted January 21 How can you tell if they are original or if someone just cast lead badges? Wouldn't benefit anyone to do it because they really aren't worth much like I said, a few dollars if that. usually all the ones I see have those round circles on the back Please Remember the Following Service Members who have passed on! Manley S Webb- 1925-2006 US Navy WW2 James W Boutilier - 1921-1983 US Navy Seabees WW2 Russell W Haight - 1876-1953 Spanish American War, Cuban Pacification, Mexican Border War NYNG Lt Colonel William H Warren 1921-2014 USAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daskrieg Posted January 21 Ill have to be more observant next time i see them at flea markets. Thanks for the info. Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
