teufelhunde.ret Posted January 4, 2014 Share #476 Posted January 4, 2014 ...what Brig said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted January 4, 2014 Share #477 Posted January 4, 2014 Don't think anyone will mistake this one for a real one again. Scratched the back to confirm it was lead. Then thought while I was at it.... By the way if anyone is looking for an Original Style, WWI Looking, Authentic reproduction, just let me know S/F John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 5, 2014 Share #478 Posted January 5, 2014 the lastest piece of crap from our friend MrMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 8, 2014 Share #479 Posted June 8, 2014 Another fake on eBay...at $18, ends tonight, item 251545653880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 1, 2014 Share #480 Posted September 1, 2014 The latest garbage being offered by 'nchs' on eBay...he's selling them as repros, they're really bad...especially that 'Ellis'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 1, 2014 Share #481 Posted September 1, 2014 Geez they are ugly!!! That cover emblem is supposed to be an Ellis Emblem... BTW the true identity and maker of this emblem will be revealed in the forth coming book I spent two years editing... Anyway it's fugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted September 1, 2014 Share #482 Posted September 1, 2014 At least they're not going to fool anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted January 1, 2015 Share #483 Posted January 1, 2015 Not an expert of EGAs and I understand that this particular style EGA has been copied a lot. I decided to take a chance and buy this one as it didn't cost that much and I noticed what looked like honest wear on the front of the globe where the nickel has worn away. However the pins on the back look like they have never been manipulated so I was wondering if this was an original EGA or copy? Also is this the EGA that attaches to shoulder boards? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 2, 2015 Share #484 Posted January 2, 2015 Stokes/Bannerman's. As for 'authenticity', this is probably the most controversial subject in the EGA hobby Stoke's/Bannerman bought a lot of unfinished stock, and they also got a hold of original dies and continued to produce pieces. They were sold to collectors. This all started well before WWII. Some consider these surplus, some consider them post-contract completed originals, and some consider them fakes altogether. You see these sold all the time on eBay, usually weekly, and depending how they're listed determines the end price. I list them as Bannerman's stock, and tend to get 25-35 bucks each. Some people list them as original, and fetch 50-100. And some shady useless toolbags use them on repro shields and caps and other repros to drive prices up. The tell on these is they tend to be thinner than those found on the shoulder epaulettes. The shoulder epaulettes also had two prongs per side, not one. A three prong version exists, for wear on the old (often star vented) covers. The biggest tell on these is the excess metal from the lower anchor fluke to the globe, which would have been snipped off prior to passing an inspection. I've probably owned 20 or so of these over the years. Fairly common bird In short, it depends on your take of the word 'original'. I haven't seen any solid proof that these with the excess were period worn at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted January 3, 2015 Share #485 Posted January 3, 2015 Stokes/Bannerman's. As for 'authenticity', this is probably the most controversial subject in the EGA hobby Stoke's/Bannerman bought a lot of unfinished stock, and they also got a hold of original dies and continued to produce pieces. They were sold to collectors. This all started well before WWII. Some consider these surplus, some consider them post-contract completed originals, and some consider them fakes altogether. You see these sold all the time on eBay, usually weekly, and depending how they're listed determines the end price. I list them as Bannerman's stock, and tend to get 25-35 bucks each. Some people list them as original, and fetch 50-100. And some shady useless toolbags use them on repro shields and caps and other repros to drive prices up. The tell on these is they tend to be thinner than those found on the shoulder epaulettes. The shoulder epaulettes also had two prongs per side, not one. A three prong version exists, for wear on the old (often star vented) covers. The biggest tell on these is the excess metal from the lower anchor fluke to the globe, which would have been snipped off prior to passing an inspection. I've probably owned 20 or so of these over the years. Fairly common bird In short, it depends on your take of the word 'original'. I haven't seen any solid proof that these with the excess were period worn at all Many thanks for this detailed explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 4, 2015 Share #486 Posted January 4, 2015 Here's a guy doing it right. He sells 2 variations of collar disks on eBay, only $25 a pair, and the rears are even marked REPRO so there's no one using his product to scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted January 4, 2015 Share #487 Posted January 4, 2015 Here's a guy doing it right. He sells 2 variations of collar disks on eBay, only $25 a pair, and the rears are even marked REPRO so there's no one using his product to scam ... Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4244 Posted February 20, 2015 Share #488 Posted February 20, 2015 Hello, I just find this white helmet with EGA. It's dated 1942 inside but I'm not sure if this EGA is original ... What do you think ? Thanks. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 20, 2015 Share #489 Posted February 20, 2015 Known fantasy item, this pattern never existed. My guess is the rear is rather crude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted February 21, 2015 Share #490 Posted February 21, 2015 Fake....fantasy piece. Brig is 100% correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4244 Posted February 21, 2015 Share #491 Posted February 21, 2015 Ok thanks to have confirm me what I was thinking. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 12, 2015 Share #492 Posted July 12, 2015 The latest to be offered on eBay, though the seller does list it as a Repro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #493 Posted September 30, 2015 Saw this in a local antique shop yesterday. Large brass EGA. Next to Army eagle shako for size reference. I couldn't get to it, but looks like there are two screw posts on the reverse. Real or fake? opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #494 Posted September 30, 2015 Comparison Army vs Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #495 Posted September 30, 2015 Srcew posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted September 30, 2015 Share #496 Posted September 30, 2015 Bannerman stock perhaps? Although someone has gone and detached the lower anchor fluke from the globe. Looks the same as the one I have. The originals had finer details and there was a space in the eagles beak. I also believe the latitude lines were curved towards the poles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted September 30, 2015 Share #497 Posted September 30, 2015 Here is an original straight from the NMMC http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/portals/134/Mixed%20Media/EGA%2011.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted September 30, 2015 Share #498 Posted September 30, 2015 Yep sorry a fake. Study the original posted above for the subtle differences. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #499 Posted September 30, 2015 Yep sorry a fake. Study the original posted above for the subtle differences. Kevin Just asking because I am curious...If it is a Bannerman restrike, would it truly be considered a fake? While it is not original, I have heard the Bannerman restrike mentioned often and believe some people collect these because they cannot find an original. Wouldn't a fake be a fake but a Bannerman restrike be different? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #500 Posted September 30, 2015 Not original, re-produced. Yes, it would be replacement, but since it wouldn't be an "original", then yes a term to use would be fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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