December 29, 200916 yr #1 Can any one tell me, are there pre may 1941 Officers visor cap insignias made from metal [sterling/gilt]. I can only find photo,s of bullion examples. Graham
December 29, 200916 yr Author #2 I have been told by fellow forum member that the small size badge for the officers overseas cap can be found with the eagles head facing the wearers left in pre 1941 fashion. Can anyone post any pics ? Graham.
December 30, 200916 yr #3 Graham- Here's two metal and one bullion in small size pre '41. I don't believe a pre '41 visor cap badge in all metal exists. Kurt
December 30, 200916 yr #6 I used to have some that looked exactly like Kurt's that were made by Pasquale. The other Kurt
December 30, 200916 yr #7 I used to have some that looked exactly like Kurt's that were made by Pasquale. The other Kurt Other Kurt- Mine aren't hallmarked. Were yours? Kurt
December 30, 200916 yr #8 Other Kurt-Mine aren't hallmarked. Were yours? Kurt Mine were hallmarked. They were open catch pinback. Kurt
December 30, 200916 yr Author #9 Thanks Kurt Well I,ll be #@~#erd I thought the small ones for the overseas cap came out late in ww2. I notice one of yours has loops for sewing ? I take it these are for wear on the overseas cap ? I could have sworn I had seen 2 large pre 41 badges [metal] on ebay maybe a year or two ago, so they may be reproducing something that never existed in the first place. :think: I had wonderd why they were so hard to come by Graham.
December 30, 200916 yr #10 Thanks Kurt Well I,ll be #@~#erd I thought the small ones for the overseas cap came out late in ww2. I notice one of yours has loops for sewing ? I take it these are for wear on the overseas cap ?I could have sworn I had seen 2 large pre 41 badges [metal] on ebay maybe a year or two ago, so they may be reproducing something that never existed in the first place. :think: I had wonderd why they were so hard to come by Graham. From my research, the reason the eagles head was turned to the right in the first place was because the Navy decided to make the officers hat badge in full size in metal as the bullion ones were hard to maintain (tarnish). during the process of casting dies to strik them, it was determined that a left facing eagle was not a good thing and the head was turned. Steve Hesson
December 31, 200916 yr Author #11 The books I have state the head was turned to face the wearers sword hand which is heraldicly correct. The buttons changed at this time as well. Graham.
January 22, 201016 yr #12 Here's one of the large visor hat sized pre-1941 devices in metal that's currently on eBay. The back's hallmarked H&H and Viking. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT
January 22, 201016 yr #13 Here's one of the large visor hat sized pre-1941 devices in metal that's currently on eBay. The back's hallmarked H&H and Viking. Unfortunately, this one is fake. About 15 years ago, quite a number of metal left-facing full sized cap eagles were produced. I remember Manions had quite a few and were selling them for (as I recall) $20 a pop. I had always wanted one and commenting on this to a major dealer, he told me about them being copies. Not intentionally out-to-screw-folks copies, but were still copies nonetheless. I have never seen a left facing metal full sized eagle that was original. I have seen a handful of left-facing small sized metal eagles, but never full sized. I would love to add one to my collection if I could ever find one. Hope that helps! Dave
January 22, 201016 yr #14 Well, at least it's posted for a reference then. I don't collect these, but I found it while browsing eBay today and remembered this thread.
January 22, 201016 yr #15 Well, at least it's posted for a reference then. I don't collect these, but I found it while browsing eBay today and remembered this thread. No worries! I'm GLAD you posted it! Hopefully it will prevent someone from losing their shirt! Realistically, if I could find one for around $50, even knowing it's a fake, I'd still like one for my hat (the one I actually wear in uniform). I seriously considered bidding on this one, actually! Dave
January 22, 201016 yr #17 Estate fresh too !!!! :think: Riiight...from the dealer's house...er...estate! It's like a dealer I once knew who claimed every uniform/medal/etc. he sold was "straight from the vet". Come to find out that HE had been in the service (I think in the National Guard) during the 80s and thus...drum roll...HE was the vet! He wasn't lying, but he sure wasn't telling the truth... Dave
June 11, 201313 yr #19 I have a lovely full size pre WW II cap device in metal. If anyone wants detailed photos, please let me know.
June 11, 201313 yr #20 I have a lovely full size pre WW II cap device in metal. If anyone wants detailed photos, please let me know. Yes, please!!
June 11, 201313 yr #21 I have a lovely full size pre WW II cap device in metal. If anyone wants detailed photos, please let me know. Absolutely! I'd enjoy seeing it too!!
June 11, 201313 yr Author #22 I have a lovely full size pre WW II cap device in metal. If anyone wants detailed photos, please let me know. yes, post it here please.
June 15, 201313 yr Author #23 I have a lovely full size pre WW II cap device in metal. If anyone wants detailed photos, please let me know. PM sent. Hope to see it soon. Graham
June 15, 201313 yr #25 Here is a full sizes metal cap device from Pre 1941 uniform change. CAPT MAcMetal Cap Device_edit.jpg Very nice!!! Can you post up a photo of the reverse?
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