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I do not collect EGA's, and would like a opinion on this item. I have not seen this item showing Cuba, and would like to find information on this piece. Thanks in advance

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Your emblem is the standard EM Model of 1937. With that particular finish, I'm guessing a later WWII - post WWII piece directly after the war time metals restrictions were lifted. The brass roller looks much later, so might be a replacement from a later emblem. It's getting harder and harder to find these M1937's with a 100% finish, so you've got a nice one.

 

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This is the last one (I think) from the lot. The guy use to live in San Diego. Thats where he got these and some of the patches I have for sell. Is this one an older one as well? Interestingly none of these are marked anywhere. Is that correct?

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that's correct, most enlisted EGAs were unmarked. this is the typical WWII enlistman'd garrison cover EGA, Model 1937, usually go for between 20-35 dollars, on the lower end without the nut

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  • 8 months later...
robert60446

Hi guys,

I’m happy to report this M37 cover to active forum duty…maybe not in mint condition but with tons of character in my opinion…

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Nothing special, just thought I'd share. The first he screwpost was cut and a pin was placed on, most likely as a sweetheart piece. Pretty neat with a nice quality pin. The second is an ordinary M37, but what is cool about it is the veteran replaced a missing washer with a Japanese coin, probably in theater, most likely during the occupation. I remember seeing a WWI piece posted here by another member with the same thing done with a French coin, so thought I'd share

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