EGA-DOG Posted May 18, 2010 Share #276 Posted May 18, 2010 When I said fishy, I mean the sharks are chomping on this one.Somebody is gonna be hurting on this one down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 18, 2010 Share #277 Posted May 18, 2010 yeah, there're always two new guys jumping at exotic junk unknowingly. shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0811gysgt Posted May 19, 2010 Share #278 Posted May 19, 2010 I wanted to get a second opinion on these. Are they both USMC and are they original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted May 19, 2010 Share #279 Posted May 19, 2010 Quote I wanted to get a second opinion on these. Are they both USMC and are they original? Yes and no. They are restrikes. Save your money, unless you are dying to get examples. A real 1892 can be had if you know what to look for, the tarbucket insignia...forget about it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 19, 2010 Share #280 Posted May 19, 2010 Quote On ebay.This looks fishy. Here is one of it's cousins, courtesy of "usnusa" a noted ebay seller of fakes anf phonies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted May 28, 2010 Share #281 Posted May 28, 2010 I saw these EGAs in an antique mall today for $95 for the set - they are silver, no ropes, and are very blizted down. Any opinion as to cost or age? is that OK / in range? I know these pics are hard to see, but I took it with my phone camera. The single one has a rope, look like an officer and is $85. The other is a sweetheart EGA. Are these costs in range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhistorian01 Posted May 28, 2010 Share #282 Posted May 28, 2010 I am not an expert especially on prices, but I can tell you that I have a pair on an identified uniform that belonged to a Lt Col that retired in 1962 and from what I have heard they weren't used after 1963. Perhaps those with more expertise can help, especially with value. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted May 28, 2010 Share #283 Posted May 28, 2010 the collar set are fakes, the others are sweetheart pins worth about $20. No deals there. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 28, 2010 Share #284 Posted May 28, 2010 the collar set are fakes, the others are sweetheart pins worth about $20. No deals there.Mike ...ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted May 28, 2010 Share #285 Posted May 28, 2010 the collar set are fakes, the others are sweetheart pins worth about $20. No deals there.Mike Mike, I am trying to learn about EGA's. Would you mind please telling me what clues you in that these are fakes? The lack of a rope? Thanks for any help.....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted May 28, 2010 Share #286 Posted May 28, 2010 Mike, I am trying to learn about EGA's. Would you mind please telling me what clues you in that these are fakes? The lack of a rope? Thanks for any help.....Kat There are a few things. #1 Why would this set (which if real would demand $600-800) be $95 and the sweetheart pieces which are worth $20 be $85? The guy has a mix of items in his case (I see a German observer badge which is a tough badge to find...thinkin fake) which means, he is probably knowledgable in militaria, so his prices and items have to viewed with skepticism. #2 The biggest reason is, these all sterling fakes have been floating around E-bay for a while, and are easily distinguishable with the poor quality detail and appearance. #3 Experience. It is something that can not be bought, I have been actively searching and acquiring EGAs for over 10 years, and have developed a pretty good eye for what looks good, what is good, what is fake, and what is fantasy. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted May 29, 2010 Share #287 Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks for saving my hard-earned $$$. I've never seen the sterling ega's closest to us in the photo but they looked really sharp and appeared to have age, becuase as I said, they were blitzed down (worn in other words) but had no rope. So I was unsure. Even though I once wore the officer EGAs myself, I am no expert on them and realize that there are many periods and patterns. Kind of disappointed as they looked so nice, but that is why I asked the experts! Thanks again!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 29, 2010 Share #288 Posted May 29, 2010 Kat, I believe Mike is referring to these "gems" as the ones available on ebay (and appear to be identical to those pictured above). Aside from the unsuspecting folks who occasionally unload these "reproductions". There are two dealers, one who does, who who does not reveal this are fakes. Interesting to note they have now landed in antique malls, not surprising - too bad. s/f Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted May 30, 2010 Share #289 Posted May 30, 2010 Kat, I believe Mike is referring to these "gems" as the ones available on ebay (and appear to be identical to those pictured above). Aside from the unsuspecting folks who occasionally unload these "reproductions". There are two dealers, one who does, who who does not reveal this are fakes. Interesting to note they have now landed in antique malls, not surprising - too bad. s/f Darrell Darrell, those are the exact ones for sale in the antique mall...thanks for posting these. s/f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 13, 2010 Share #290 Posted July 13, 2010 Hello Folks...Picked these up a while ago...They look like a matched set... What say you? Sorry could not make the second one any smaller see next post Regards John D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 13, 2010 Share #291 Posted July 13, 2010 Hello Folks...Picked these up a while ago...They look like a matched set... What say you?Sorry could not make the second one any smaller see next post Regards John D. The Other WW1 Collar Disk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 13, 2010 Share #292 Posted July 13, 2010 John, can you show reverse and the roller that came w/ these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 13, 2010 Share #293 Posted July 13, 2010 John, can you show reverse and the roller that came w/ these? Here are the reverse of the Disks. Regards, John D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 13, 2010 Share #294 Posted July 13, 2010 Here are the reverse of the Disks. Regards, John D. Sadly these are a known reproduction (of the Army - Navy Version) that came onto the scene 4-5 years ago. A seller from PA on ebay claimed - get this - found a coffee can in a cellar, full of these. Sadly they went fast and we still see these coming onto ebay from time to time, and sold to unwitting buyers. Here in one (of many) of the threads on this repro in the ref sec on them: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=11655 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 7, 2010 Share #295 Posted August 7, 2010 M-18...bought on a pith helmet at a gamble, when it arrived I saw this. hard to see, but some holes in the globe next to South America. tell-tale is on the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 7, 2010 Share #296 Posted August 7, 2010 rears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 8, 2010 Share #297 Posted August 8, 2010 M-18...bought on a pith helmet at a gamble, when it arrived I saw this. hard to see, but some holes in the globe next to South America. tell-tale is on the rear Wow that thing is ugly :yucky: yet folks continue to buy them from the ebay repro guys... what a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 8, 2010 Share #298 Posted August 8, 2010 the roller may be legit? the front details, esp the bird, are quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saskatoon Light Infantry Posted August 12, 2010 Share #299 Posted August 12, 2010 Is this set of EGA's for the 3rd Provisional Regiment? Are they original? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...2#ht_500wt_1154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted August 12, 2010 Share #300 Posted August 12, 2010 This type has been discussed before http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...20&start=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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