oakleaf777 Posted June 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2021 Can anyone identify the hallmark on this DUI? It’s 33rd Inf Regt and pinned to a uniform from the 1930’s. I can’t make the name out, even with a magnifying glass. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted June 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2021 Your DIs are not 1930s, they are 1950s and later - the back has what is called a "starburst" (STB) pattern. Additionally, the scrolls w/ mottos move down to the positions of yours post WW 2, except for one which was made by NSM in sterling. The pix are out of focus, so unable to read whatever may be the HM. Cannot tell if mottos are black or blue. Known manufacturers of the starburst are: Orber Manufacturing Co (I-0) Monarch Military Products Inc (M-12) Vanguard Military Equipment (1-V) There are other manufacturers of the 33rd IR DIs, but none if their examples have the STB back. The starburst pattern is discussed more thoroughly in the OD 11 Trading Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 19, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2021 Tred Oakleaf found a Vanguard starburst 50s one, not tanished. it seem oakleaf's are vanguards from the 50s. as we see the 1V and other marks like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 19, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2021 Here's a 30s one Screwback, looks like the scrolls were thicker no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted June 20, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 20, 2021 17 hours ago, patches said: Tred Oakleaf found a Vanguard starburst 50s one, not tanished. it seem oakleaf's are vanguards from the 50s. as we see the 1V and other marks like this one. I think you got it Kevin. Takes a younger pair of eyes. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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