LARGE 1-7/8 INCH SIZE 1920’S UNITED STATES ARMY & MARINE CORPS COLONEL EAGLES SHOULDER INSIGNIA, PIN-BACK W/ OPEN “C” CATCH. 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!
Pre-WWII USMC Marine Corps Leggings Size 3 Dated 1938, Named’JL LUSBY’ Gysgt. Pre-WWII USMC Marine Corps Leggings Size 3 Dated 1938, Named’JL LUSBY’ Gunnery Sergeant James Lee Lusby (1919 – 2005), Fine Issued. As Photographed with wear as seen – displays extremely well. A Wonderful Candidate for any Collection, Museum, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
WWII – Interwar USMC U. Marine Corps Leggings Size 4 March 1929 Dated, Named. Marine Corps Leggings Size 4 March 1929 Dated, Pen Named to the Interior “W R Ryan”, Fine Issued. As Photographed with wear as seen – displays extremely well. A Wonderful Candidate for any Collection, Museum, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
This is a full size USN Aviator’s wing with an EAG appliance added to the center shield of a US Naval Aviator’s wing and thus designating a USMC aviator. This USMC wing style was not officially designated but was certainly worn. This wing is d ie struck but its maker is unknown as it is unmarked! While it is one of the most beautiful such wings I have ever seen, recognize that I’m reluctant to claim it is actually authentic to the era because it just looks too good and lacks the patina I would expect to see on such a wing of that age. I’ve also looked closely at the attachments of the pin bases to the wings in order to ascertain whether they are soldered or electronically welded. There is no bubbling as would be expected as a result of electronic welding. Electronic welding was not available until the late 1950s. The pin retraction is on a 70-80° angle and weighs 14 g m. Please consider viewing my other listings and adding me to your “favorites” list as I will be listing many more interesting and unusual items in the future-particularly wings & badges.
Vintage USN Overall World War 2 Era Size Medium. Size tag is missing so check measurements. (size on tag so please check all measurement below). BUT PLEASE CHECK ALL PICTURES. Please note some marks on pictures #7 & #8. (Scale Note: the arrow sticker is 0.4 inch).
Wonderful WWII German Army Wehrmacht Officers Dress Sword Bullion Portepee Knot Large Size, Good Issued Condition as Photographed with wear as seen.
1930’s Military Airship Pilot, full size, marked, perhaps “yj” or “ph” (depending on how you view the Hallmark) in a Pentagon and sterling. This is a lovely pattern from the era of flying balloons and airships. This item weighs 0.7 oz. Please consider viewing my other listings and adding me to your “favorites” list as I will be listing many more interesting and unusual items in the future-particularly wings.
An Independence Medal 1928 and medal bar. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm (w) x 39.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, very light contact, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Independence Medal was instituted in 1928 and was awarded to military personnel on the tenth anniversary of Lithuanian independence. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “subwhiskey” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Lithuania
