For your consideration is this 1930’s to WW2 U. Marine Corps Pistol Expert shooting badge made in Silver by Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, PA. The detail and craftsmanship of this Pistol Expert badge has no equal – I’ve owned all known varieties at one point, and this one by BB&B takes the cake. See our high-resolution pictures for fine detail work on the pistols and wreath especially. This piece is in exceptional original condition as shown. Please see our other listings for other rare shooting badges and pins. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!
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!
Original Spanish Civil War de la Legion Lot – Medal, Patch, & Sterling Badge. Nice vintage lot of original Spanish Civil War era items for the Spanish Legion (de la Legion Espanola). 1937-19 39 Patronato de la Legion medal in black painted bronze (35mm diameter). Spanish Legion 925 sterling silver cap badge (50mm tall). Spanish Legion sleeve insignia diamond patch (125mm tall). Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
A 1937 Pattern WW2 era officer dress collar EGA. Difficult to find early high quality pre-war variation marked “STERLING” and “10K”. Please pay upon receipt of invoice.
The 24 box chain is a marriage to the locket. Opens from the left side. Marked STERLING on the back. Total weight of locket and chain is 13.4 grams. Photos show front and back. Two tiny dings on the back, but otherwise in very good gently used antique condition.
Good battlefield artifact for your collection!
GERMAN Danzig CROSS Pendant STERLING Silver 800 Gdansk POLAND Germania 1922 Poland MILITARY Patriotic JEWELRY 47x35x7 mm 15.06 g. The territory is rich in historical events, each era left its own unique and wonderful artifacts.
This listing is for a RARE 1932 United States Naval Academy Annapolis Class Pin Sterling Tie Clip Bar. This tie clip is 2 1/2″ x 11/16″. It is in very good condition for it’s age. This will make a nice addition to any collection. Any questions, please feel free to ask. I always strive to deliver prompt and accurate results. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please let me know and I will do my best to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. Just add the items to your cart and request an invoice.
Measures approximately 1 7/8 across. Marked Sterling on the reverse. Weighs approximately 10 grams. The Sharpshooter Badge with two broad rings is the M1922, officially in use until replaced by the Army style badges in 1924. Many Marines continued to wear it, however, until it was replaced by the badge with 4 rings, adopted in 1937 and continued until 1958. _gsrx_vers_468 GS 6.4 (468).
Beautiful pattern and patina. Please see my other auctions for more items from this estate and other estate military items. Thank you and good luck! As required by your country’s laws, they are not charged by me and I have no responsibility toward them.