wk4045 Posted March 26, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 26, 2021 Hello. Could you help me to find o formation about this colonel rank badge? It seems to be WW2 clutch back. I am very surprised by the quality and the details but also by the shape of the eagle ´ sheaf (looks WW2 German eagle !). Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 26, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 26, 2021 Is it really gold in color? If so, it would be more related to a police or fire rank rather than a military rank. Also, it seems that there is a pin behind the insignia? Is that just something holding it up or is it pinback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wk4045 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted March 26, 2021 Indeed pin back not clutch back and silver not gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted March 26, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 26, 2021 This pattern of eagle was made by Meyer and is marked "Shold-R-Form" on the back. Sometimes they are also sterling marked, but this piece does not appear to be made out of silver. They do date to the WWII era, but were worn well into the 1960's. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wk4045 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 26, 2021 Thanks Allan. Shold -R-form were made for USMC use only or not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted March 26, 2021 Share #6 Posted March 26, 2021 I have only ever encountered these in army groups, but I don't know if perhaps Marine colonels could have worn them also? Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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