Hi guys, So I usually collect Airborne militaria and I don't know much outside of Airborne. I'm pretty sure these are real wartime made but I'm not 100% sure. I also have no idea what something like this would be worth. Any information on these would very much be appreciated, thanks.

They are 1930’s, up to WW2.  

@KurtA So 1930 to 1939 the beginning of ww2 or did you mean 1930 to 1945?

3 minutes ago, Brandonmlc said:

@KurtA So 1930 to 1939 the beginning of ww2 or did you mean 1930 to 1945?

Late 30’s to 1940/41 would be my guess. 

@KurtA Are these still desirable or are their other crossed rifle pins people prefer when it comes to the Infantry divisions? I'm asking because I wanted to start collecting some other items other then airborne and I wasn't sure if these are a good pick up or if there's better out there.

I came across these ones to but I'm not sure if there ww2 era. Do you know about this pair?

They're fine to collect, but the generic unnumbered ones would likely be more desirable to a collector who is trying to "restore" a uniform rather than being limited to the use of the 1 designation. If you have a uniform that needs the 1s, then that is very lucky. If not, they're neat insignia for a collection if that's the route you want to go.

Collecting numbered collar brass is lots of fun.

 

Get one from a rare unit and they can sell for hundreds of dollars.

@manayunkman Ya but it's hard to get information on them. What's real what's fake and what's expensive and what's not. 90% of the stuff on ebay is overpriced post war stuff their claiming to be ww2.

“Acid Test Metal” is a pre WW2 marking.

But they very well may  have been worn in later years as the design is basically the same.

The WW2 officer branch insignia I prefer is hallmarked “Meyer Metal” with a shield logo.  I am comfortable I am getting an original WW2 era piece of insignia if it is hallmarked that way. And only clutch back.  If I was purchasing an expensive PIR Infantry crossed rifles, that’s the only kind I would buy.  
Do an internet search on “1st Infantry Regiment” and you’ll get an understanding of the service history associated with the insignia pictured in this post.    

@KurtA You seem to know alot about the crossed rifle pins. Maybe you can help me with something else I couldn't get help with. I recently bought a 508th snowflake crossed rifle pin and I just wanted to make sure it's good. I got it from an online auction house and many people were watch this item and bidding on it. I'll post some pictures. Your opinion is much appreciated.

It’s good👍