teufelhunde.ret Posted March 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2009 Amcraft of Attleboro, Mass was apparently providing military insignia of all forms prior to WW2. The Starburst or "snow-flake" pattern is shown here. Typically seen in pre-war insignia, in particular Amcraft used this pattern in its prewar wings and insignia. Attleboro's jewelry industry began in 1780; silverware, scientific instruments, and fabricated metal products were also made. Have found nothing much regards the Company's history -hopefully someone can fill-in the gaps. s/f Darrell from the collection of Andrew unmarked version from the collection of Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted March 13, 2009 A new addition, from the collection of Andrew AKA "reinking71" Note, this hallmark shares the "acid test" mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notinfringed Posted March 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2009 Here is the Amcraft hallmark on the back of a medic insignia and three more snowflake patterns on the back of what I assume are unmarked amcraft pieces Levi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted July 7, 2009 AMCRAFT SNOWFLAKE PATTERN WING - from collection of member "joshypogi" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallClan Posted February 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2011 US Officers Collar Devices with the "Acid test" mark along with the star burst pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted June 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2011 Here are my contributions. Captain bars. Marked sterling but how the pin is put it its covering it up. Back of US brass that was on a uniform Keenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted August 11, 2011 Share #7 Posted August 11, 2011 Does anyone know when Amcraft began using the snowflake pattern? During or after WWI?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 27, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 27, 2011 Does anyone know when Amcraft began using the snowflake pattern? During or after WWI?? All indications are WWII and maybe even in the 1930's. I picked up a pair of Navy Warrant Officer insignia recently. They both have ACID TEST and the snowflake pattern and look identical except that only one has the AMCRAFT name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted October 23, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2011 All indications are WWII and maybe even in the 1930's. I picked up a pair of Navy Warrant Officer insignia recently. They both have ACID TEST and the snowflake pattern and look identical except that only one has the AMCRAFT name on it. These are USAAF, Flight Officer. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted May 21, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2012 Amcraft of Attleboro, Mass was apparently providing military insignia of all forms prior to WW2. The Starburst or "snow-flake" pattern is shown here. Typically seen in pre-war insignia, in particular Amcraft used this pattern in its prewar wings and insignia. Attleboro's jewelry industry began in 1780; silverware, scientific instruments, and fabricated metal products were also made. Have found nothing much regards the Company's history -hopefully someone can fill-in the gaps. s/f Darrellfrom the collection of Andrew unmarked version from the collection of Keith I believe this unmarked cap device is Amcraft based on the excellent quality of the plating, detail and being marked "ACIDTEST", even though it does not have the snowflake pattern. Gemsco of the same period is very similar, but with some differences that cause me to believe it is not a Gemsco. The Gemsco post end is concave, whereas this is convex, and the great seal motto lettering is taller on this than Gemsco pieces, which also used the "ACIDTEST" marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS60 Posted April 3, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted April 5, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2013 Clutchback Infantry officer collar insignia. Marked upside down along the back of the barrel with "ACID TEST" made by Amcraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted July 6, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 6, 2013 Amcraft supposedly also made US parachute wings. I have never seen an example so far. If anyone has a hallmarked Amcraft parachute badge or one with just the snowflake pattern on the back, I would certainly be happy to see it. Thanks. All the best, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 20, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 20, 2013 USAAF Pilot wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlarue Posted February 21, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 21, 2014 AMCRAFT US Army officer's hat eagle. There are no snow flakes but it does have a good solid AMCRAFT logo on the eagle's tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaKuma Posted May 2, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 2, 2016 A snowflake back Colonel rank insignia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertrat Posted June 14, 2017 Share #17 Posted June 14, 2017 Beautiful Amcraft Judge Advocate General wit the snowflake back, marked AMCRAFT and Acid Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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