USMCRECON Posted April 9, 2011 Share #176 Posted April 9, 2011 I believe this is a "sweetheart" piece. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...t=0&start=0 jeff I'd initially thought that as well but began to second-guess myself because I'd never seen a sweetheart EGA that big before. I've seen (and have examples of) EGAs that are standard dress blues size and standard greens size but I've never seen one that is service cover sized before. Ya learn something new every day. Below is a comparison of the one posted here earlier and the other two that I have that I was pretty sure were sweetheart pieces. They're all H-H marked. The one in the center, the standard dress blues size, has a slightly offset pin and the pin swivel is partly covering the H-H logo. You can also see on the picture of the fronts that the smallest one has the gold worn almost completely off the continents but retains most of it on the anchor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 9, 2011 Share #177 Posted April 9, 2011 probably an unfinished officer piece converted to a sweetheart piece...fairly common practice to convert issue pieces to homemade sweetheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted April 15, 2011 Share #178 Posted April 15, 2011 Here's mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 18, 2011 Share #179 Posted April 18, 2011 interesting set that I was on the range and missed out on on eBay...appears to be homemade from a pair of private purchase M37 dress emblems...drilled out with a red, white and blue rhinestone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 18, 2011 Share #180 Posted April 18, 2011 rears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 22, 2011 Share #181 Posted April 22, 2011 looks like it was made from an original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #182 Posted April 22, 2011 looks like it was made from an original Agree - pre WW1, looks like an unmarked Gemsco pattern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEaton01 Posted April 22, 2011 Share #183 Posted April 22, 2011 Thanks for the comments! I appreciate your expertise, as I know little about early EGAs. I actually spent quite a bit of time reviewing the EGA reference section to try to determine its age. It occurred to me that it might be a "converted" collar emblem, but it doesn't appear that a pin was removed from the back. It's currently on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 22, 2011 Share #184 Posted April 22, 2011 :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted May 3, 2011 Share #185 Posted May 3, 2011 I came across a handful of these. They are just over 1/4 inch tall. I believe they are sterling silver, but they have no markings. They are clutch back of different varieties. i think they are post WWII lapel pins. Any info would be appreciated. Your assessment is right on. 1960's-1980's tie tacs, lapel badges. S/F, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed101 Posted May 3, 2011 Share #186 Posted May 3, 2011 Your assessment is right on. 1960's-1980's tie tacs, lapel badges.S/F, Mike Hi Mike, Thank you!! -Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 3, 2011 Share #187 Posted May 3, 2011 I was going to put my tiny ones up...but it seems Darrel did it for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted May 13, 2011 Share #188 Posted May 13, 2011 Here's my tiny little contribution.. Both pieces would fit on a dime. Seems to be sterling and gold.. Only marking is a K in a shield with a C in a circle under the K. I think it cost me a dollar. Fins.. Estate sale find today, similar to yours, only mine is with an EGA. Any idea as to vintage? Thanks, Al Hirschler in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #189 Posted May 13, 2011 Appears to me, a 30's vintage pin. The "droop wings" on both pieces are the clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted May 13, 2011 Share #190 Posted May 13, 2011 Appears to me, a 30's vintage pin. The "droop wings" on both pieces are the clue. Thanks for the info. I have posted this next one before on another thread. Comments received seemed to think that it was very early because of having the longitude lines. What do you think? Thanks, Al Hischler in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 16, 2011 Share #191 Posted May 16, 2011 the chain may be WWII, the droop wing was commonly used on sweetheart insignia through WWII and even into Korea the other one, I'd say WWI-20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMPETE Posted August 27, 2011 Share #192 Posted August 27, 2011 seen a few of these lately in different colors...snatched this one in clear. bakelite heart with an M37 EM EGA on it...nice little sweetheart piece Brig- I am pretty sure that is not bakelite, but perspex (acrylic) from a destroyed aircraft canopy or bubble. The guys in theater would use that too, not just the aluminum....What do you think? Great pieces, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 27, 2011 Share #193 Posted August 27, 2011 Brig-I am pretty sure that is not bakelite, but perspex (acrylic) from a destroyed aircraft canopy or bubble. The guys in theater would use that too, not just the aluminum....What do you think? Great pieces, all. that makes sense...but someone must have been churning them out due to the quantity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 10, 2011 Share #194 Posted September 10, 2011 a piece that was in the recent USMC collection...missing the pin/post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 10, 2011 Share #195 Posted September 10, 2011 another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted December 28, 2011 Share #196 Posted December 28, 2011 Well there's always something new even after the dozens of sweetheart pieces already shown here. This one is sterling and because of the "IN SERVICE" wording I assume it's WWII. It is too big for a charm bracelet, I think, so it may go on a necklace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 27, 2012 Share #197 Posted October 27, 2012 Latest...econo-lead, nearly 4 inches long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 27, 2012 Share #198 Posted December 27, 2012 latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted February 22, 2013 Share #199 Posted February 22, 2013 I am not a collector of USMC items but found this recently, I believe it is a WWI Sweetheart item as I could not find any other company that picked up the design after the maker closed the business. I had to spend some time just trying to find out what is really was and did not see another with the USMC on it. This is the basic information I found. I can provide more in depth information if someone wants it. Anyone else ever seen one? 1915 Lingerie Clasp US Patent# 1,129,361 Filed July 30, 1914 Ford-Perry Company was in operation from 1915-1922 and registered in RI as a jeweler. Made most of their items from silver, gold, plate, or 1/20. Signed: PAT. 1915 F.P.CO. 1" Long 3/8" Wide 3/8" Tall 3/4" symbol -TRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 22, 2013 Share #200 Posted February 22, 2013 I think it's likely WWII...a lot of WWII sweetheart jewelry utilized old model EGA's...my question is what the heck kind of lingerie did it clasp? Very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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