Constabulary Posted March 23, 2012 Share #26 Posted March 23, 2012 Hallmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted July 5, 2013 Share #27 Posted July 5, 2013 Here is a Master Parachute badge hallmarked with the early 1V and the beautiful Vanguard eagle. It is sterling and clutchback. All the best, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUbeliever Posted October 5, 2013 Share #28 Posted October 5, 2013 I've come across some Vanguard hallmarks on what are advertised as WWII Navy officer barracks hat badges. They have the sterling 1/20th GF stamp and a script Vanguard hallmark, no other markings. Any input as to when this version of the Vanguard hallmark was used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 17, 2013 Share #29 Posted November 17, 2013 I've come across some Vanguard hallmarks on what are advertised as WWII Navy officer barracks hat badges. They have the sterling 1/20th GF stamp and a script Vanguard hallmark, no other markings. Any input as to when this version of the Vanguard hallmark was used? See post #14 on page 1 OSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 1, 2014 Share #30 Posted March 1, 2014 Here's a 1950's (best guess) enlisted submarine dolphin set. Has the Vanguard NY script hallmark. This one came with the 1948 8-cleat pattern Ballou cutch backs which should indicate the first use of these Vanguard dolphins for enlisted, as the enlisted metal insignia was authorized in 1950 and the clutchback pattern changed in 1951. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 1, 2014 Share #31 Posted March 1, 2014 A couple of Air Force Missile Badges; this sterling example marked: Vanguard 1 V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 1, 2014 Share #32 Posted March 1, 2014 This Master Missile Badge is later in 1/20th silver filled. Marked V 21. Appears to have had the word sterling scratched out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 2, 2014 Share #33 Posted March 2, 2014 One more; a raised Vanguard hallmark on a submarine combat patrol pin. I would say circa WW2 with that brass pin but it could be a carry over to post-war IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted April 20, 2014 Share #34 Posted April 20, 2014 1950's era senior pilot wing with the 1V hallmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted August 15, 2014 Share #35 Posted August 15, 2014 V21 Vanguard Hallmark on an Sterling Air Crew Wing Hallmark is raised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 28, 2015 Share #36 Posted January 28, 2015 Vanguard hallmarked 1V parachute badges. Below are the reverse sides and you will notice that while all are marked 1V, they are all different design hallmarks. The large eagle 1V is on the master and also marked sterling. The small eagle 1V is on the senior and NOT marked sterling, but I believe that it is. And the basic wings simply marked Vanguard 1V and sterling. Why different designs for the same company? I surely do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 28, 2015 Share #37 Posted January 28, 2015 Vanguard parachutist badges marked 1V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 28, 2015 Share #38 Posted January 28, 2015 @triplecanopy, as this type code was used from around 1954 to around 1965, my guess is it's period variations, they varying from the mid 50s through the mid 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted January 28, 2015 Share #39 Posted January 28, 2015 Thank you. The variations in markings are always interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHOOMAN Posted May 10, 2015 Share #40 Posted May 10, 2015 Posting my Vanguard LTC rank insignia. All are marked V 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHOOMAN Posted May 10, 2015 Share #41 Posted May 10, 2015 Additional photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief D Posted December 29, 2015 Share #42 Posted December 29, 2015 I know this is an old thread. Maybe someone can shed some light on a looming question. Vanguard seems to be one of the oldest yet one of the hardest to use hallmarks to determine age. So the question I have is if an item is marked V-21-N it would be post 1976. With that said, using V-21-N, does anyone have an idea or know when Vanguard went from the the "hollowed" back to a "solid" back. Specifically I am asking about Navy Warfare Devices (ESWS, EAWS, SS, etc). Here are some pictures of what I am referring to. Pin 1 Hollow Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief D Posted December 29, 2015 Share #43 Posted December 29, 2015 Pin 2 Solid Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted December 29, 2015 Share #44 Posted December 29, 2015 Hey Chief, This is more of an ongoing reference section. Questions should normally be posted in the appropriate section on insignia and go from there. With that said, IMO, you can't really compare the full size devices to the mini's as construction was different during the same periods. My original ESWS from 1980 was marked 1/20th silver filled, which was the norm then. So, the Vanguard V-21-N marked examples are sometime after that. I have a couple sets of these V-21-N purchased from uniform shops in the mid/late '80s and early '90s if that helps. All were hollowed in construction, including the 1/20th silver filled set. Never seen a solid version offered other than private purchase examples through the NEX/Jostens Jewelers, usually in 14K for those so inclined. As far as mini's, mine is also marked V-21-N, solid construction and would be circa 1990. Enlisted devices are not supposed to be polished but, per instruction, left with the matt finish they originally came in. My mini is matt silver with the dark gray reverse. Looking at your example, I would guess it might be an anodized version for color guard or other special detail type assignments where shiny medals and devices are preferred. I would date it post 1990's though. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted February 2, 2016 Share #45 Posted February 2, 2016 It is Vanguard: I found an example from what was called a WWII air crew wing: vanguard.jpg Just an FYI, but this Vanguard trademark was first used in 1956 (trademark registration in 1957) till it was replaced in 1984 by the current trademark. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief D Posted March 29, 2016 Share #46 Posted March 29, 2016 An interesting Hallmark I have not seen before and didnt see in thread. So I wanted to share. A post war (1950's) Chief Petty Officer Collar Sterling Anchor with a hallmark "Vanguard 154" Has anyone ever seen this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USBadgesPoland Posted January 15, 2018 Share #47 Posted January 15, 2018 Here is the USAF Senior Flight Surgeon Badge badge marked by Vangaurd (eagle + V 21).The badge is 3 inches wide and what's interesting is made of soft metal. It can be bent very easily. What kind of material is it and was it popularly used? The number (925) stamped on the reverse is also a curiosity. Can anyone write something about it? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted July 16, 2018 Share #48 Posted July 16, 2018 Vanguard also made the now rare 1956-1963 Shield shaped parachute badges. This example is hallmarked 1V and is a senior grade parachute badge. This example is the type two with seven suspension lines. The type one has nine lines and as far as I know Vanguard never made any nine line USAF parachute badges. This badge would date from 1963 or before since this style was discontinued in 1963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldnol Posted April 29, 2021 Share #49 Posted April 29, 2021 unusal toy like wing VANGUARD N.Y. believe to be cast aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted April 30, 2021 Share #50 Posted April 30, 2021 Interesting group of Vanguard hallmarks. lovmilinsig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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