LARGE 1-7/8 INCH SIZE 1930’S PRE WORLD WAR II UNITED STATES ARMY COLONEL EAGLES SHOULDER INSIGNIA, PIN-BACK. I BELIEVE THESE WERE A CUSTOM ORDER PEICE MADE BY THE JEWELER H. “W SHIELD” & “STERLING” H. The insignia for a colonel is a silver eagle which is a stylized representation of the eagle dominating the Great Seal of the United States (which is the coat of arms of the United States). As on the Great Seal, the eagle has a U. Shield superimposed on its chest and is holding an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons. However, in simplification of the Great Seal image, the insignia lacks the scroll in the eagle’s mouth and the rosette above its head. On the Great Seal, the olive branch is always clutched in the eagle’s right-side talons, while the bundle of arrows is always clutched in the left-side talons. The head of the eagle faces towards the olive branch, rather than the arrows, advocating peace rather than war. As a result, the head of the eagle always faces towards the viewer’s left. Some colonel eagles from the 1920s to the 1950s faced the arrows, though this is no longer done. The full-sized colonel eagle is exactly two inches in diameter from the tips of each wing. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
A very desirable jeweler made Marine Corp EGA officer’s collar insignia made by Bailey Banks and Biddle of Philadelphia. Marked “BB&B” and “14K” to the back of the anchor. An extremely high quality insignia. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.
Rare Irish Free State Vickers M27 Helmet with Liner for sale. A copy of the WW1 M16 German Stalhelm design, the Vickers company was contracted by the Irish army to manufacture these helmets and only produced 10,021 of them. The helmet comes with a complete liner, reproduction chin strap (not pictured) and copy helmet badge. It appears that at one time the helmet was painted white and has been stripped. The white paint can still be seen on the underside. The Vickers markings can be made out on the rear skirt of the helmet but are very difficult to read as they have been painted over. The helmet is overall in great shape, although as mentioned has had it’s white paint stripped. One noteable dent in the shel. The liner is intact but the liner band no longer holds it all together as it once would have. There is a rip in one of the cushioning pads and the insides (a black hair like material) will come out.
Rare 1906 USS Flagship Alabama Roster & American Fleet Program Japan w/ Extras. Rare 1906 USS Flagship Alabama Roster H. Stratton of Cuba w/ Extras. The Flagship Alabama booklet was Published in Cuba by HH Stratton in 1906. The second item is an American Fleet Reception Program in Tokyo Japan. Typical wear for such an item. Thank you- WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONSIDERATION OF OUR ITEM! ONLY CONFIRMED PAY PAL ACCOUNT PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED. We strive for nothing but FIVE star feedback. We will do our best to answer all questions. We have very few problems with our items because we give accurate descriptions. However, on occasion there can be questions. We are not perfect. But as you can see from our feedback we work hard and take pride in giving honest accurate descriptions. We are not experts in any collecting field. We just enjoy finding things and getting them to people across America who can use them. 75 is charged to all packages. _gsrx_vers_1608 GS 9.5 (1608).
The condition is excellent, the green color is vibrant, a really nice cap for any collection. A rare & original item seldom seen from my personal collection.
This is a rare and original pair of Knights Pythias shoulder epaulettes, styled after the US Army’s 1872 design. It is not a modified item and is considered original, adding to its collectible value. The Knights Pythias were a fraternal organization, and these epaulettes served as a symbol of rank and status within the group. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a rare piece of history.
Extremely rare 1920’s US Navy / USMC pilot wings in 1-3/4 length. Sterling silver construction with 1/20th 10Kt. This rare variant has a non-typical Army style shield and wing form with an oversized anchor. Early 20th Century type safety clasp. Condition is excellent with some age related patina. No damage or repairs.
1934 Young Salts Will You Carry On Poster J. Date: 1934 Artist: Burbank, J. Size (in): 42″ x 28.125″ Size (cm): 106.7 x 71.4 Condition: B Linen backed: No This vintage original and rare interwar period US Navy recruiting poster was issued in 1934 and features artwork created by J. Burbank under the title. This is a companion poster to another poster created by Burbank around this time period titled. The artwork for the. Poster was based on a famous photograph taken aboard the US Navy steam sloop-of-war USS Mohican in 1888 by Assistant Surgeon Hervey W. Whitaker titled “The Old Navy” or “The Old Salts of the Square Rigger Navy”. The lower margin is printed 8-1-34 so thus a 1934 publication date. Text on the poster reads. WILL YOU CARRY ON? There is a short tear of about a half inch without loss of paper on both the top and bottom edges. Overall condition is very good for this rare poster. See our other listings for the Old Salts companion to this poster. If you have questions about how to pay for this item please let me know.
VINTAGE RARE GREEK ROYAL HELLENIC MILITARY GENERAL UNIFORM INCLUDE JACKET – TROUSERS – EPAULETTES & HAT. IN USED CONDITION SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS.
WW1 US MARINE CORPS AVIATION AVIATOR IN FLIGHT SUIT (HAITI) 1918 PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. WW1 US MARINE CORPS AVIATOR IN FLIGHT SUIT (HAITI) 1918 PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. WW1 ERA US MARINE CORPS AVIATOR WEARS HIS FULL LEATHER FLIGHT SUIT THAT INCLUDES HIS LEATHER FLIGHT COAT, GOOGLES, FLIGHT CAP, GLOVES. MARINE CORPS AVIATOR PHOTO POSTCARD WAS PART OF A GROUP OF PHOTO POSTCARDS RELATED TO THE U. MARINE CORPS OCCUPATION OF HAITI OF 1915 THROUGH THE EYES OF U. MARINE CORPS AVIATION THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE LISTED. In the September 1915 occupation of Haiti 2,500 Marines. Initially led by Major Smedley D. Were equipped with airplanes, cars and trucks. Five airfields were constructed and at least three airplanes were present in Haiti at the time. They helped innovate the tactics employed during World War I but were not well suited to the Haiti intervention and later occupation. The Marines withdrew from Haiti, including aviation, in 1934. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A COPY OR A REPRODUCTION.