teufelhunde.ret Posted May 5, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2007 WOW, ARE THESE RARE. Have only seen one at auction in past two years and reserve truly reflects how few are around. Will be interesting to see if the reserve is hit. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...bayphotohosting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted May 5, 2007 Additional photo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 6, 2007 Share #3 Posted May 6, 2007 there was one on eBay a few months back, same guy we bought the China collar emblems from. he sold it almost instantly for 402 bucks, ending the auction early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremiahcable Posted May 6, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 6, 2007 I think the last one that ran through all the way on it's auction ended at 800 something. I wasn't aware that H&H was making marked enlisted birds this early? That's a new one on me. I do have a set of officer collar birds in this pattern with markings but I've never seen legit enlisted ones. This should prove very interesting to watch. Jeremiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 6, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 6, 2007 according to the box they use today, they've been making insignia since 1926 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted July 3, 2007 This one just sold on epay for $710.......... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted December 12, 2011 Has been too long since we've seen a truly rare enlisted emblem - will bring out the heavy hitters! Pic's are great... http://www.ebay.com/itm/280789472303?ssPag...984.m1438.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobgee Posted December 12, 2011 Share #12 Posted December 12, 2011 A rare bird! And a beauty too.Tthanks for posting the link. This one will be most interesting to watch. The closing price should reflect the effect of today's economy on the hobby. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted December 12, 2011 Share #13 Posted December 12, 2011 I've bought from that seller....he is good to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo367 Posted December 13, 2011 Share #14 Posted December 13, 2011 Gentlemen I need schooling on this one. What does it say on the anchor? "OROID?" What does it mean? Time to look through the cushion covers for spare change...... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted December 13, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 13, 2011 Gentlemen I need schooling on this one. What does it say on the anchor? "OROID?" What does it mean? If a Marine sailed on a ship in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, he had a "Hem-oroid" on his hat badge. If he sailed on a ship that straddled the Equator, he was known as a "oroid", and as such, his hat emblem was designated. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted December 13, 2011 Gentlemen I need schooling on this one. What does it say on the anchor? "OROID?" What does it mean? "Oroid" is a word which came into use in the early 1800's. It is a reference to the making and use of "artificial gold". The use of the word was largely gone by the turn of the century. Why H&H started and quickly discontinued this hallmark in the 30's remains a mystery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted December 13, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 13, 2011 Oroid is a 19th century term used by jewelry manufacturers for Aluminum bronzes which are most valued for their ease of engraving, higher strength and corrosion resistance as compared to other bronze alloys. These alloys are tarnish-resistant and show low rates of corrosion in atmospheric conditions, low oxidation rates at high temperatures, and low reactivity with sulfurous compounds and other exhaust products of combustion. They are also resistant to corrosion in sea water. Aluminum bronzes' resistance to corrosion rests in the aluminum component of the alloys, which reacts with atmospheric oxygen to form a thin, tough surface layer of alumina (aluminum oxide) which acts as a barrier to corrosion of the copper-rich alloy. The addition of tin can improve corrosion resistance. A great material for EGA's which are subjected to all of the conditions listed above. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo367 Posted December 14, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 14, 2011 Thank you gents.........learned my thing for the day. Enrique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted December 18, 2011 With only a little over an hour left - leading bid is $1,375.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamsmilitaryrelics Posted December 18, 2011 Share #20 Posted December 18, 2011 I think this one will make my point about the way to list something... one rare item at the time... and you will get good money even in this bad economy, collectors are like smokers, they will skip lunch but will buy their pack no matter what... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted December 19, 2011 Share #21 Posted December 19, 2011 IMO, reserves can be an auction killer. For the last couple of years, I avoid reserve auctions like the plague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted December 19, 2011 Must agree, reserves are not my favorite. Nonetheless, it did hit reserve and sold for $1,759.87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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