Vintage BUTTONS West Point U. True, spherical Brass “Bullet Ball”. Lot of 24 on on the original factory Card! Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, WWI eras. These most likely date from the mid-nineteenth century (Civil War) to the early twentieth century and were used on the Full Dress Parade Uniform Jacket (Coatee) worn by the Corps of Cadets of the UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, New York — as well as those of various State Militias, e. The Zouaves, military schools, fire companies, fraternal organizations, and bands. This is an UNTOUCHED “New Old Stock” LOT OF 24 Gilt-on-Brass “Bullet Ball” Buttons with Brass Round-Loop Shank backs on the original factory Card which reads simply. + The spherical “Bullet Ball” rests on an crimped back with a protruding rounded edge. + On the back of each, stamped between two parallel rows of’Dots’ encircling the brass shank in san serif font are the words’MADE IN ENGLAND’. + Each appears to be approximately 18mm in diameter. + In addition to the recognized names of W. And WATERBURY BUTTON CO. There were numerous suppliers over the past several centuries of “Bullet Ball” Buttons as well as decorative bullion and mohair trim to the Cadet Store of West Point. + These spherical “Bullet” buttons are NOT to be confused with current “Bullet” button which are actually cylindrical sections with a’domed’ top. These “Bullet Ball” Buttons resemble a C. See the last photograph contrasting the different profiles of a postwar Button with vertical sides and one of THESE spherical Buttons. + See the exceptional photo gallery post, “BALL BUTTONS, ” by William Stafford, (June 31, 2017) on the site’GENERAL STAFF BUTTONS. Some of the manufacturers of this design produced Buttons in silver, brass, gilt, some with’eagles’ or crests on the front, but many’smooth,’ ranging in diameter from 16.3mm to 19mm. Many with’blank’ backs, and other that had stamped backs which read. FOR WEST POINT / SPIES. MANN’S / STANDARD. MANN’S / RICH. SCOVILL MF’G CO. SPIES’S / PLATED. SUPER FINE / RICH QUALITY. W BG T / BEST PLATED. WARRANTED / TREBLE GILT.
Mobile Cadets 31st Signal Co. Vintage Formal Military Ball Invitation 1936. In Honor of Colonel William E Mickle Retired. The envelope is ripped obviously as seen in the photos. FEEDBACK: We strive to earn positive 5 star feedback for all items. We will leave the same for all good buyers. If you feel we deserve anything less please send us a message before leaving anything less or opening a case and we will fix the issue within 24 hours.
Mobile Cadets 31st Signal Co. Vintage Formal Military Ball Invitation 1936. In Honor of Colonel William E Mickle Retired. The envelope is ripped obviously as seen in the photos. FEEDBACK: We strive to earn positive 5 star feedback for all items. We will leave the same for all good buyers. If you feel we deserve anything less please send us a message before leaving anything less or opening a case and we will fix the issue within 24 hours.
T his sale is for a. Original US Military Browning 35233-14-SG Barrel 30-06 Flaming Ball 24 OAL. Please see all pictures for condition. Parkerized steel, 1.24 OD, Flaming Ball code D 35233-14-SG w/P. In compliance with both US and International laws we. Undervalue or falsely declare our items as a gift.
USMC BLOTTER PLAY BALL. This blotter has some wear from normal use. It has some pencil writing on the front and ink stains on the back. There is a small tear at the top border. (1/2) There is wear on the edges. 9 1/2 long and approx. There are 2 USMC players and 2 Japanese players and a bulldog mascot. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
There is a small tear at the top border. (1/2) There is wear on the edges. 9 1/2 long and approx. There are 2 USMC players and 2 Japanese players and a bulldog mascot.
USMC BLOTTER PLAY BALL. This blotter has some wear from normal use. It has some pencil writing on the front and ink stains on the back. There is a small tear at the top border. (1/2) There is wear on the edges. 9 1/2 long and approx. There are 2 USMC players and 2 Japanese players and a bulldog mascot. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bigmac1960″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38