I agree.  The castings were naturally done by a foundry/casting company.  The Agricola Furnace Company was one of the largest in the nation.  Before the war they made cast iron stoves and also worked in steel.  They were likely the Prime contractor.     The Agricola Furnace castings were then shipped to and filled by a small fireworks company (Antonelli Firework Factory) used to working with flash powder (the filler).  Here are some of their workers holding their wares (fireworks) https://live.staticflickr.com/32/93777833_04fb184b76_z.jpg The were likely a sub-contractor.    Any lists that show who made AF grenades should be changed to Agricola Furnace.     

Good word  - soundscape   Hands down, loudest sound was sitting in front of the controle tower as 2 top fuel dragsters did pre burn outs & 16,000 horsepower was let loose at the green light. The ground, & tower shook. Could feel it in my chest   

Ron, g'afternoon.  I just tried to ask you a question but not sure the note reached you.  I may have clicked on the wrong button.  me and computers and the forum site.  !  humph.  My question is - did CORO ever manufacture regulation insignia ?  All our Coro is Sweetheart.  Thank you, Donna Wosk / San Diego. p.s.  What does the "like" actually mean ?

Just got these three great older LARGER size, U.S. Naval Facility Midway Island, patches. Super pleased!    

Good questions.  I used to have a picture of a war-time CB "studio", where they basically had (as I remember it) a tilted drafting table that a sailor was painting a bogus prayer flag on.  I think there might have been an original reference flag next to it - so basically copying an existing flag.    So yes, a US Navy CB (I guess it could have been any MOS, but I've always heard them referred to as "Seabee Specials") would make these flags for sale / barter with other servicemembers.  If you look at ship newsletters, painted ship / jacket / other insignia, and so forth, there were a lot of true artists on these ships.  While quality varied, some of these flags are really convincing. 

Steve !  It's YOU ?  Your Quilt is / was So very beautiful.  I so remember being impressed with your hand-work.  It is lovely to "hear your voice."  Goodness, that was a long time ago.  We stopped selling for a bunch of years.  Somebody reminded me of the Forum - and here we are again.  Just waiting for the x30 Posts.  Thank you so much for writing to say 'hi.'  Hope you are well.  Donna

Jun 20-2025.  These are Lovely sterling badges.  We have PISTOL and RIFLE from our parents' San Diego ARMY NAVY store -- but none as lovely as yours.  Great find ! Donna Work / San Diego

Jun  20- 2025.  The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magazine with  all the EMBLEMS and INSIGNIA has been of great help to us when trying to i.d. various badges etc/.  Donna Wosk, San Diego.  ( I am not at all sure I am responding to the correct post ??)

Jun 20 - 2025.  Donna Wosk in San Diego.  Nice picture of your QUALS.  We still have a selection - but never had very many that were stamped sterling.  Waiting for the requisite x30 posts til we can post pictures of them.  We even had / have ( if I can find them )  SWIMMING / OBSTACLE COURSE / CAVALRY.  Donna