rustywings Posted August 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2020 Here's a tough-to-find J.R. Gaunt-produced full size Observer's badge marked with "STERLING" and three British cartouches, plus the older standard "JR Gaunt" hallmark and the more recent "JRG&S" (JR Gaunt & Sons) hallmark. Link to post Share on other sites
bschwartz Posted August 12, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 12, 2020 Nice. The Anchor represents that it was made in Birmingham. The Lion represents .925 silver and the U represents that it was made in 1944. Very cool markings on that wing. Thanks for posting Russ. Also note that the lower markings on this wing are the same style marking used on the commemorative RAF 1942 badge that was given to members of the Eagle Squadron pilots and ground crew. See here on my site if you're interested - http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/britainraf/britainraf1942badge.shtml Please visit my site - Aviation Wings and Badges of WW2 and my new Facebook wings page Link to post Share on other sites
cwnorma Posted August 12, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 12, 2020 Amazing information! Thanks to both of you gentlemen! Link to post Share on other sites
MikeK Posted August 12, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 12, 2020 That was a real treat to see Russ. I didn't know Gaunt produced the Observer pattern wing in genuine silver as well. FYI, I think you'll find that the JRG&S stamping is generally only applied when the anchor/lion/year stamps are applied to one of their items - it's not necessarily older or newer than the raised JR Gaunt London type of marking, imo more of a "higher end" (quality-wise) marking. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Costa Posted August 12, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 12, 2020 now that's a first. that is an unusual hallmarking----------- never seen that. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2017.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//monthly_12_2018/post-2-0-82042400-1545944020.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2007.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2008.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2009.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2010.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2011.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2012.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Bluehawk Posted August 12, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 12, 2020 Beautiful... HONORING FAMILY LtCol Wm Russell (1679-1757) VA Mil; Pvt Zachariah McKay (1714-97) Frederick VA Mil; BrigGen Evan Shelby, Jr (1719-94) VA Mil; Pvt Vincent Hobbs (1722-1808) Wythe VA Mil; Pvt Hugh Alexander (1724-77); Lt John R. Litton (1726-1804); Bvt BrigGen/Col Wm W. Russell (1735-93) 5th VA Rgmt; Lt James Scott (1736-1817); Capt John Murray, Sr (1747-1833); Capt John Sehorn, Sr (1748-1831) VA Mil; Pvt Corbin Lane (1750-1816) Franklin/TN Mil; Cpl Jesse D. Reynolds (1750-1836) 5th VA Rgmt; Capt. Solomon C. Litton (1751-1844); 1Lt Christopher Casey (1754-1840) SC Mil; Pvt Mark Adams (1755-1828); Pvt Randolph White (1755-1831) Bailey's Co. VA Rgmt; Capt. John R. Russell (1758-1838); Pvt Joseph T. Cooley (1767-1826) Fort Hempstead Mil; Pvt Thomas Barron (1776-1863) 1812; Capt. John Baumgardner (1787-1853) VA Mil; Pvt Joel Estep (1828-1864) Co B 5th KY Inf CSA & US; Pvt George B. Bell (1833-1910) Co C 47th IL Inf US; Cpl Daniel H. Barron (1838-1910) Co B 19th TN Rgmt Inf CSA; Capt Richard K. Kaufman (1908-1946) 7th PRG/3rd AF CCU; T-5 Vernon L. Bell (1926-95) 1802nd Spec Rgmt; PO2 Murray J. Heichman (1932-2019) HQSB/MCRD; PFC Jess Long (1934-2017) US Army; PFC Donald W. Johnson (1931-) 43rd ID HQ; A1C Keith W. Bell (1931-2011) 314th TCW; A3C Michael S. Bell (1946-) 3346th CMS; A1C Sam W. Lee (1954-2017) 2d BW; AW3 Keith J. Price (1975-) VP-10; 1Lt Matthew Wm Bell (1985-) 82nd Abn/SOC Link to post Share on other sites
rustywings Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted August 12, 2020 Thank you all for your kind responses. And an extra bit of gratitude to Bob and Mike for their shared knowledge concerning Gaunt hallmarks and British cartouches. I've attached a couple of comparison images of the Gaunt "Sterling" example below a nice silver-plated example just for chit-and-chatter. Link to post Share on other sites
pfrost Posted August 12, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 12, 2020 Now you are just showing off! LOL. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff41st Posted August 12, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 12, 2020 Very cool, thanks for sharing them. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2020.gif Link to post Share on other sites
rustywings Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted August 13, 2020 British Silver Dates... Link to post Share on other sites
David B Posted August 13, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2020 9 hours ago, rustywings said: British Silver Dates... These are only the dates for the Birmingham Assay office, there's also London, Sheffield, Chester and Edinburgh. Birmingham Assay marks do appear to be the most prolific on WWII American insignia though. Link to post Share on other sites
Kilroy56 Posted August 13, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 13, 2020 Superb ! Attached are pictures of a Gaunt marked observer wing recently acquired... Link to post Share on other sites
Kilroy56 Posted August 13, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2020 Superb ! Attached are pictures of a Gaunt marked observer wing recently acquired... Link to post Share on other sites
Kilroy56 Posted August 13, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2020 Close up. Link to post Share on other sites
rathbonemuseum.com Posted August 20, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 20, 2020 Nice Russ! Tod Rathbone Rathbone Museum of WWII Aviation Uniforms and Insignia http://www.rathbonemuseum.com http://www.facebook.com/rathbonemuseum Link to post Share on other sites
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