Argonauts2 Posted November 25, 2010 Share #26 Posted November 25, 2010 Sarge, Do you happen to have a period photo of the Philippine Constabulary badge being worn? That sure is a beauty! Beau Beau What time frame are you looking for with regard to Constabulary hat devices? I have the actual device and probably have a period photo of one being used depending upon the time frame you are looking for. All the best. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted October 20, 2015 Share #27 Posted October 20, 2015 Resurrecting this old thread (again) and following on from post#56, I picked up a Hat Eagle from a local dealer today. It walked into his shop last week and was part of the estate of a WW1 Aussie digger (his name/unit is know) who collected a hat badge from each of the main allies at the time (Canadian, NZ, South African plus his own Aussie one), including the lug back US example attached. Basically, it is WW1 vintage. Probably US made, although why it does not have a slider like most (not all) WW1 UK hat badges I don't know! I'm attaching some pics of it next to a typical US made WW1 eagle and a Meyer WW2 (or earlier) piece, following by some larger scans of the UK-made eagle. Regards Mike Reverses Close-ups....a VERY different design to your normal eagle! last one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abomb Posted November 7, 2016 Share #28 Posted November 7, 2016 Here is my J.R. Gaunt hat eagle with British style loops on back. It must be assumed at least some U.S officer hats were made in Britain. It also has the "sea--monster" or nessie logo. Some people think this is a horse but they probably never saw "Beany and Cecil" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted November 7, 2016 Share #29 Posted November 7, 2016 Just saw this thread today. Some great eagles & pics! Here's one I've had for a bit and haven't had much luck researching it. From wing tip to tip it measures 2".... I'm thinking WAC ? Not sure what to make of the stamping "GERMANY" on the back. I would think post war would be stamped "West Germany" . Thanks for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 31, 2016 Share #30 Posted December 31, 2016 Really great thread with lots of info. Here is an interesting badge I have made by "FOX". It appears to be WW II era, but I really don't remember where I got it, and it is loose, no cap. Wing tip to wing tip is right at 2 inches and the height is 2 and 3/8ths. I have seen references to a Gustave Fox company of Cincinnati, OH that made insignia. Not sure if they made this. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuts121944 Posted April 4, 2017 Share #31 Posted April 4, 2017 Can anyone help with dating this one or attributing it to a specific maker? It has beautiful detail and patina and is nice and solid, but I'm not familiar with the prong-type backing rather than the screw-back version or the standard British variety. I'm thinking it must be sometime inter-war, but I was curious to see your opinions. Thanks for your input! Best Regards, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlarue Posted April 6, 2017 Share #32 Posted April 6, 2017 In my humble opinion this is one of the most beautiful cap eagles of WW2. The back is stamped Gemsco Acid Test. The gold plating remains on the back but has been beautifully replaced with platina on the front. Gemsco did an amazing job of adding fine detail to the feathers on the wings and the entire eagle in general. And the eagle's back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted April 9, 2017 Share #33 Posted April 9, 2017 Officer's visor cap national emblem with trademark "ACID TEST/GEMSCO" Note that the original 13 stars have been buffed out, and a single silver star added. It is believed that this was worn by a National Guard officer. "AMCRAFT METAL/ACID TEST" Warrant Officer's visor cap badge on an original sales card. An assortment of Army and Army Air Force visor cap badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted July 30, 2017 Share #34 Posted July 30, 2017 Here is one that hasnt been posted here. A WW1 French made offcer Eagle. I dont collect these at all, so Id love some input on this piece. Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted August 13, 2017 Share #35 Posted August 13, 2017 Hello all, What's the opinion on this hat badge? Is it WW2 or later? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted August 13, 2017 Share #36 Posted August 13, 2017 This cap badge was made by Blackinton and undoubtedly dates to WWII or even a little bit before. Blackinton was known as a premier manufacturer of US military insignia. Their wings are highly sought after. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted August 13, 2017 Share #37 Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks Allan. As a wing collector I saw the name and took the plunge out of instinct! Then I wondered what era it pertained to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted May 16, 2018 Share #38 Posted May 16, 2018 The ones from my collection. If you want to see backings - just let me know! US Army cap devices:1) EM, 1936 - 1950s2) EM, 1936 - 1950s3) EM, 1952 - present4) EM, 1952 - present (with blue plastic backing disc for Infantry)5) Officers, 1936 - present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBG Posted December 1, 2018 Share #39 Posted December 1, 2018 Here's one I think was cast. Any ideas on when or where? Back side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted December 11, 2018 Share #40 Posted December 11, 2018 Hi, here's a nice Blackinton that I jumped on just today, I only wanted one of these WW2 US army badges for my collection so I was happy to find this maker, hope you like it! cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted December 11, 2018 Share #41 Posted December 11, 2018 Hi, here's a nice Blackinton that I jumped on just today, I only wanted one of these WW2 US army badges for my collection so I was happy to find this maker, hope you like it! cheers, John Great pickup. Not an easy one to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted December 11, 2018 Share #42 Posted December 11, 2018 Hi Kurt,I thought they were hard to find, but between posting the Blackinton here and this post I found another Blackinton.... can't pass this up for $25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 16, 2018 Share #43 Posted December 16, 2018 These are for the 1st American Squadron, Home Guard formed up in 4 July 1940 during England's dark days. The unit was officially incorporated into the crown armed forces in September 1940 and was comprised of American citizens living in the UK. The unit was based in the TA (territorial Army) Headquarters of the Queen's Westminsters in Buckingham Gate London. Note the the badge doesn't incorporate the Great Seal. There exists a matching arm patch but I've never encountered one. I'm not sure what the third badge with the Great Seal was used for but I suspect it was made for and used by an american officer stationed in England after the US declared war. Garth I have had the british made cap badge and found a picture shown General of the Armies John J. Pershing wearing this cap badge. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/289173-general-of-the-armies-john-j-pershings-cap-badge/ Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampire Writer Posted April 5, 2019 Share #44 Posted April 5, 2019 Loving this thread and the pictures are a great reference tool. I've recently been bitten with the "Eagle Bug" and have started buying a few, so that leads me to my question. In order to be a successful collector, you have to have knowledge, so does anyone know if someone has written a collector's guide to these eagles. It seems like there is a book for everything else so why not one for the eagles. Thanks so much in advance! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertol Posted July 20, 2020 Share #45 Posted July 20, 2020 Hello, Here's mine (perhaps less common?) coming from an earlier WWII officer cap: an LGB Gold Filled (1/20 10k). Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted August 8, 2020 Share #46 Posted August 8, 2020 Nice badge in perfect condition. Better than what you usually see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted August 18, 2020 Share #47 Posted August 18, 2020 Any thoughts on why the badge on the left is smaller? At first I thought it might be a woman’s hat badge. The finish on the front is a bit dark and not like the gilt on the backside.... but not as dark as the chocolate brown you see on some WWI insignia. Also, the backside is stamped GERMANY. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crasher Posted February 3, 2021 Share #48 Posted February 3, 2021 Has anyone seen a Meyer hallmark like this one? Looks like a raised shield, but a hard-to-read “Meyer” over something else right above it. Not the typical NS Meyer mark. I know they went for a while to just putting the shield without the NS Meyer right after WWII, but this is definitely some lettering. Haven’t seen any other examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Visor Posted February 3, 2021 Share #49 Posted February 3, 2021 1930-40s Meyer eagle, Meyer shield with "Meyer Metal" above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted April 6, 2021 Share #50 Posted April 6, 2021 On 4/26/2007 at 5:27 AM, FW12 said: I really do like these Gemsco Acid Test Jumbo eagles! I collect US WWII eagles (cap devices) as well, both Officer's and WOs. And, as you, I like very much oversized jumbo eagles. Below something from my collection. Height 2 13/16in Width 2 9/16in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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