FW12 Posted April 26, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 26, 2007 This is one topic I feel that could use some more discussion. Just how many cap eagle variants have we seen the US Army use over the years? I thought'd it be a great idea to post pictures of all the different types of eagles the United States Army has used from all periods. If possible, please the show the reverse and identify the maker. I'll get us started off with a very common, very ordinary, but very beautiful cap eagle from the WWII period. I really do like these Gemsco Acid Test Jumbo eagles! Beau Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted April 26, 2007 Unfortunately, many of the eagles I will show I don't own anymore. I neglected to take photos of the reverse of many eagles so I apologize in advance! This next one was on a khaki crusher visor. Not hallmarked on the reverse, but evidently of superior quality. Link to post Share on other sites
INIMICUS Posted April 26, 2007 Share #3 Posted April 26, 2007 Unfortunately, many of the eagles I will show I don't own anymore. I neglected to take photos of the reverse of many eagles so I apologize in advance!This next one was on a khaki crusher visor. Not hallmarked on the reverse, but evidently of superior quality. I love the Gemsco "acid tests" too. Here's mine; stand by for the back... Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted April 26, 2007 This was a recent one that I owned. Also of high quality like the preceding one. A little smaller, and with that really distinctive V. Link to post Share on other sites
INIMICUS Posted April 26, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 26, 2007 I love the Gemsco "acid tests" too. Here's mine; stand by for the back... I love the soft gilt; too bad some hi spots of mine are worn BACK.... Link to post Share on other sites
INIMICUS Posted April 26, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2007 I love the soft gilt; too bad some hi spots of mine are worn BACK.... one more... Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted April 26, 2007 one more... Gorgeous! I love those up-close shots (wish my Canon could do that!) Sorry about cutting in there, didn't see you had posted until I posted! I wonder if there is composition difference in many of these cap eagles, or if most are made of the same materials? The following eagle is one I see on many caps made by Dunlap and Dobbs. They are common, but of a higher degree of quality. This is an Amcraft eagle. Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted April 27, 2007 This distinctive eagle was on a crusher. Its one of those Jumbo eagles, yet it seems much father spaced apart than the NS Meyer or Gemsco versions. Its huge and finely detailed. Unfortunately, not marked and much thinner than say the Gemsco version. Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted April 27, 2007 Since they were wearing US Army/ AAF Uniforms, I am posting this photo of a Civilian Flight Instructor's badge. This one was pinback and marked Sterling. Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted April 27, 2007 This eagle belongs to a WWII officers service visor. Unmarked, thin, this is the type of eagle that became the norm after the war (except for the more flamboyant officers who stuck with their WWII V badges). Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted April 27, 2007 Probably the biggest of all WWII Officer Cap badges was this NS Meyer screwback design. As you can see, this one has a real nice patina, it practically blends into the cap itself! Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted April 27, 2007 As a change of pace, we all know the basic WWII US Army Enlisted badge. Hasn't changed much over the years, though I do like how this eagle has that distinctive V shape. This eagle is unmarked (as practically most were) and was on a private purchase EM visor. Link to post Share on other sites
FW12 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted April 27, 2007 This cap badge really resembles the Amcraft style badge (with the shield pushing outward). However, it was unmarked and on a late 1930s Officers service visor. I hope somebody else starts posting too, can't do it all by myself! Beau Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 27, 2007 Here are a few of mine. Gary Gorgeous! I love those up-close shots (wish my Canon could do that!) Sorry about cutting in there, didn't see you had posted until I posted! I wonder if there is composition difference in many of these cap eagles, or if most are made of the same materials? The following eagle is one I see on many caps made by Dunlap and Dobbs. They are common, but of a higher degree of quality. This is an Amcraft eagle. Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 27, 2007 Amcraft back Here are a few of mine.Gary Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #16 Posted April 27, 2007 J R Gaunt with English Style lugs Amcraft back Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #17 Posted April 27, 2007 back J R Gaunt with English Style lugs Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #18 Posted April 27, 2007 maker mark back Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #19 Posted April 27, 2007 size comparison between standard and WAC badges maker mark Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #20 Posted April 27, 2007 Gaunt WAC size comparison between standard and WAC badges Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #21 Posted April 27, 2007 back Gaunt WAC Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #22 Posted April 27, 2007 Wac Variant back Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #23 Posted April 27, 2007 back Wac Variant Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #24 Posted April 27, 2007 MM back Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Cain Posted April 27, 2007 Share #25 Posted April 27, 2007 KG Luke MM Link to post Share on other sites
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