teufelhunde.ret Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share #101 Posted August 5, 2012 Great example... thx for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 5, 2012 Share #102 Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks for the help. I had never heard of a trench EGA. it's a term I've only ever heard applied to EGA's...derived from 'trench art'. It was a common practice on ship rather than in the trenches, as the name implies. One could build a whole collection based solely on trenched emblems, though I don't know of anyone who specifically collects only trenched. I have a few trenched examples in my collection, and have honestly given thought to more actively collecting them. Trenching ranges from the simple, such as upturning the wings or bending the anchor flukes, to the complicated, such as yours, that involves stipling the globe or completely rearranging the emblem. I once read that the practice is believed to have started simple, that each 'dot' stamped into the globe was to represent a country visited during service, but obviously that didn't last, as stipled ones tend to have stipling covering the entire water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 17, 2012 Share #103 Posted August 17, 2012 brought $156 on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 17, 2012 Share #104 Posted August 17, 2012 figured I'd add this image to the thread of a trenched in wear in China from my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 28, 2012 Share #105 Posted September 28, 2012 Part of an eBay assortment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 28, 2012 Share #106 Posted October 28, 2012 I recently bought this one on eBay, listed as sand-casted. It had been painted copper, and then gold. I spent a good 8-9 hours over the course of the past 2 weeks with Q-Tips and nail polish removing, a whole lot of elbow grease to get the paint out of the stipling...I'd say 98% has been removed. Turned out to be a gorgeous emblem that went overlooked! The before image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 28, 2012 Share #107 Posted October 28, 2012 9 hours later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share #108 Posted October 28, 2012 Pleased to see you picked it up... and restored to its previous beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 28, 2012 Share #109 Posted October 28, 2012 I was amazed how well it looked after...blows my mind that anyone thought it needed a paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skkew5 Posted January 9, 2013 Share #110 Posted January 9, 2013 I just acquired this EGA pin and I can't seem to find any similar example. If anyone has an opinion I would appreciate it.The eagle has upswept wings and the back seems to have had a post in the middle of the eagle which looks to be missing. There is a threaded post in the middle of the globe with a nut. The dimensions are 1.5" x 1.5" and the weight is a little over half an ounce. The pin is brass and was gold plated at one time.Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skkew5 Posted January 9, 2013 Share #111 Posted January 9, 2013 Here is a picture of the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share #112 Posted January 9, 2013 It is a GREAT example of an early 1900's enlisted cap emblem, which has been "Trenched". It a an art form of its own, relatively common practice in the era. One could make a collection of these alone. A great find! Here is a link to a pinned thread - you can seen and read about of other examples, performed over the decades. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/7769-trenched-egas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 9, 2013 Share #113 Posted January 9, 2013 That's a BEAUTY! As stated, an art form. I have a half dozen or so, not many equal in intricacy to yours, and have often toyed with the idea of building a collection of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skkew5 Posted January 9, 2013 Share #114 Posted January 9, 2013 It is a GREAT example of an early 1900's enlisted cap emblem, which has been "Trenched". It a an art form of its own, relatively common practice in the era. One could make a collection of these alone. A great find! Here is a link to a pinned thread - you can seen and read about of other examples, performed over the decades. http://www.usmilitar...-trenched-egas/ Thanks so much for your reply. I used an appraisal site to identify the pin and they said it was from 1945 then I did some research on my own using the information you had provided and the rope configuration at the top seems to be pre 1925 when there was a design change. I am so happy that I posted it on the forum. Is there any way to pin down the date of the emblem? I did some research on the history of the ega and a particular site showed examples from 1900-1930 which all seem very similar. Thanks for any assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted January 9, 2013 Share #115 Posted January 9, 2013 The 'Rampant Eagle'. That is one bold piece! Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skkew5 Posted January 9, 2013 Share #116 Posted January 9, 2013 That's a BEAUTY! As stated, an art form. I have a half dozen or so, not many equal in intricacy to yours, and have often toyed with the idea of building a collection of them Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me if the threaded post and nut are correct and also the reason for the stump of a post on the back of the eagle? Also is it more desirable to have the up swept wings since I haven't seen others with this feature? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted January 9, 2013 Share #117 Posted January 9, 2013 Everything looks fine. The stump is a 'clutch' that would embed into the cap, to keep emblem in upright postion. The upswept wings and stempling on the globe= individual art of the Marine, which makes each one unique and giving it a special history of its own. I think this emblem would be right at home on a sea-going Marine pre-WW1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 10, 2013 Share #118 Posted January 10, 2013 Often referred to as the 1908 pattern, a popular pre-WWI design The post is correct and seen on various patterns before 1920 and after as well Roller appears to be correct period original 'Mound' on the back of the eagle is where a stabilizing pin once was, which kept the emblem from rotating on the cover. It's on many, many patterns and, like yours, often broken off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skkew5 Posted January 10, 2013 Share #119 Posted January 10, 2013 Thank you for taking the time to identify my pin and provide additional details. It is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 19, 2013 Share #120 Posted January 19, 2013 Brought $147 on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 19, 2013 Share #121 Posted January 19, 2013 My latest...subtle, curved wing tips on an M37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 19, 2013 Share #122 Posted April 19, 2013 Brought a whopping $346 on eBay last month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 19, 2013 Share #123 Posted April 19, 2013 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share #124 Posted April 19, 2013 At that price... someone hit the Lotto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 9, 2013 Share #125 Posted May 9, 2013 Can someone please give me an approximate date or era of the EGA's in post number 24. Would also appreciate a value. Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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