Bob Hudson Posted December 6, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 6, 2006 1916 pattern Enlisted cap EGA. This has the longitude and latitude lines that were used only from 1912-1936. The nut has a distinctive conical shape to it to that marks it as WWI vintage. In 2006, these were selling for about $70-100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnicklfritz Posted June 28, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 28, 2007 Some pics of a minty EGA that follows the 1916 regulations. No manufacturer's markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnicklfritz Posted June 28, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 28, 2007 more pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnicklfritz Posted June 28, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 28, 2007 rear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted May 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks for your comments! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 30, 2009 Indeed your seller is right - a pre WW1 cover emblem and has the correct roller. Seen on helmets and campaign covers right into the 1920's. This link will take you to a EGA reference page, when on post 6 you will see an excellent photo comparison and text on how this emblem is often confused with those preceding 1900. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...ost&p=47892 s/f Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted May 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks Darrell. I paid (gulp!) $50 for it at the gunshow I attended today. I've always heard that where the anchor connects to the wing, those are generally considered to be early ones so I took a chance. He had a second one of these that he had grouped with an incomplete (missing ribbon) common French medal and a generic son in service pin but he had that group priced for $140. That seemed a bit steep. I also purchased a nice WWII helmet today which I'll post in the appropriate section. Again, thanks for your input. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 30, 2009 Kim, that is a fair price. An identical one (not quite as good) sold on ebay this morning for 45. and shipping. A year ago these were selling in the 100-175 range depending on condition & if correct roller/washer was present. Unless the other EGA was an earlier or pristine emblem - you were right on passing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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