Jim Baker Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Close up of the back. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
hirsca Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 hirsca, Nice badges. I really like the mini. Thanks Jim. Do you have any info on my "acorn or not" question? Merry Christmas! Al Hirschler in Dallas. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Thanks Jim. Do you have any info on my "acorn or not" question? Merry Christmas! Al Hirschler in Dallas. These are a sideline for me, but I think I've only seen the acorns on Gemsco pieces. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 And speaking of Gemsco, here is a nice piece I just picked up courtesy of a forum member. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
abbysdad Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Close up of the back[/size Thanks Jim for posting the photos. I found this one at an antique show. If this is a muti piece pin , what would the count be? I thought NS Meyer marked their badges. I have a Meyer EIB w/ their marks but I do not know the age of either one.Info please.\ Dale Link to post Share on other sites
Sivart Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Posting these pictures for abbysdad. Nice badge that looks Meyer to me with a custom pin. I have seen that wreath before, I kept the picture but can't remember where I got it from.......... most likely eBay. I would guess that it is either a Gemsco or Meyers, a better shot of the rifle might be helpful. Thats a great Gemsco Jim, nice find. Actively seeking 6th Infantry Regiment items from all eras. Check out the rest of my Afghan made patches here --> https://travismcbride.smugmug.com/AFG-2018/n-cKpBwN Link to post Share on other sites
abbysdad Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I have seen that wreath before, I kept the picture but can't remember where I got it from.......... most likely eBay. I would guess that it is either a Gemsco or Meyers, a better shot of the rifle might be helpful. Thats a great Gemsco Jim, nice find. I searched the whole CIB forum and found a post by Kfields on Oct. 6 2007 with a front and back photo. He did not have any info on the badge. The rifle is an attached piece as is all other parts. Is this a multi piece badge? Dale Link to post Share on other sites
hirsca Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 These are a sideline for me, but I think I've only seen the acorns on Gemsco pieces. Yes, my full size one is GEMSCO, but the mini is S21--SUSCO/Harry Sugarman, Inc., San Antonio, TX. I'm still confused by the illustration in the Army Regs that shows the acorns on the wreath, but most of the wreathes on this thread do not have them. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. :think: Link to post Share on other sites
Terry K. Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hi ALL, Here's one on a 1967 dated M-65 field jacket to a Sgt. that I picked up at a garage sale this spring. I was amazed that all the insignia was still on it. I picked up three or four others in metal throughout the summer and fall, one with a small 33rd ID grouping. Terry You are his witness now, without a witness, they just disappear! Quote from the movie TAKING CHANCE 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry K. Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Here's a couple others that I picked up this summer and fall. The one is late 1940's-1950's. Second one has much larger reef. Terry You are his witness now, without a witness, they just disappear! Quote from the movie TAKING CHANCE 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry K. Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi ALL, Here is a small 33rd ID grouping with a pin back CIB, only marked sterling on back. I believe it was done by a jeweler. Terry You are his witness now, without a witness, they just disappear! Quote from the movie TAKING CHANCE 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry K. Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Just a little off topicbut I thought you all would like to see them. A CIB second award flatware set, including meat fork, salad fork, spoon and knife. All made by ONEIDA, and marked "PREMIER STAINLESS". These came from a Korean War vets estate. Enjoy! Terry You are his witness now, without a witness, they just disappear! Quote from the movie TAKING CHANCE 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Those are all some cool items Terry. First time I have ever seen the silverware. Very neat!! Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
BigJohn#3RD Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Ditto on the silverware, I wish I had a set in my house. Regards John Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Here is a hand made bracelet.I thinking Pacifiic theatre In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
hirsca Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Yes, my full size one is GEMSCO, but the mini is S21--SUSCO/Harry Sugarman, Inc., San Antonio, TX. I'm still confused by the illustration in the Army Regs that shows the acorns on the wreath, but most of the wreathes on this thread do not have them. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. :think: O.K. "Forummers," anyone have an answer about why some wreaths have acorns, but most don't? Post #533 has a pic from the regs. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. Link to post Share on other sites
BigJohn#3RD Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Here is a hand made bracelet.I thinking Pacifiic theatre RD Very Cool CIB Bracelet. Regards John Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 O.K. "Forummers," anyone have an answer about why some wreaths have acorns, but most don't? Post #533 has a pic from the regs. Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. I would say it was simply a manufacturers design issue. I had only seen them on Gemsco until the earlier mini was posted with them. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
Akko Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 CMB made by an German company, 'Assmann' Link to post Share on other sites
Sivart Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I would say it was simply a manufacturers design issue. I had only seen them on Gemsco until the earlier mini was posted with them. I have also seen HLI and Danmark mini's with acorns, both first and second award variations. Thats four makers known to use acorns, anyone know of any more? Actively seeking 6th Infantry Regiment items from all eras. Check out the rest of my Afghan made patches here --> https://travismcbride.smugmug.com/AFG-2018/n-cKpBwN Link to post Share on other sites
jmpmstr Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 2 of my 3. Quite heavy, unmarked by a maker or with sterling. Slightly concave, excellent enamel, thick badge. The muskets are separate pieces in the construction. Not sure the era of manufacture or issue but was impressed so I always kept them. RIP My Stinky Faced Jumbo, the sweetest, most loving giant dog he touched the heart and life of everyone he came in contact with. He is a joyful spirit and I miss him greatly 23 April 2014 RIP My Dog Dog Jane, the Best Dog EVER. She was perfect in every way. Her spirit is with us every day. April 2019 I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. GEN George S Patton, Jr. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I like your CIB second award where the star appears to stand by itself. It's like the Gemsco. Can we see the back? Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
jmpmstr Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I like your CIB second award where the star appears to stand by itself. It's like the Gemsco. Can we see the back? Reverse of the 2d award badge. RIP My Stinky Faced Jumbo, the sweetest, most loving giant dog he touched the heart and life of everyone he came in contact with. He is a joyful spirit and I miss him greatly 23 April 2014 RIP My Dog Dog Jane, the Best Dog EVER. She was perfect in every way. Her spirit is with us every day. April 2019 I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. GEN George S Patton, Jr. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Nice.... Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
jmpmstr Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks Jim. Both reverses are the no marks at all, any indication who the maker could be based on that, or would there be too many that did not mark their badges... T RIP My Stinky Faced Jumbo, the sweetest, most loving giant dog he touched the heart and life of everyone he came in contact with. He is a joyful spirit and I miss him greatly 23 April 2014 RIP My Dog Dog Jane, the Best Dog EVER. She was perfect in every way. Her spirit is with us every day. April 2019 I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. GEN George S Patton, Jr. Link to post Share on other sites
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