ORIGINAL PRE WORLD WAR II THEATER MADE UNITED STATES ARMY – MARINE CORPS COLONEL NAVY CAPTAIN “WAR EAGLES” RANK INSIGNIA, 1-1/2 x 3/4 INCH SIZE, PIN-BACK W/ TIFFANY STYLE LOCKING 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!
WWII US 7th Army 40R Ike Jacket 6 Theater Ribbons T/Sgt. Original WWII United States 7th Army 40R Ike Jacket 6 Theater Ribbons: Good Conduct, American Defense with Star, American Campaign, Europe Africa Middle East Campaign with Three Stars, World War Two Victory and WW2 Occupation Service Technical Sergeant, with 2 1/2 Years Overseas Bars, 12 Years Service, and a Meritorious Unit Commendation Patch, Good Pre-War Service Uniform for World War Two, Early Period Jacket Field Wool OD “Ike” Some discoloration to the liner, Laundry Number H6117, Good Issued. As Photographed with wear as seen – Wartime Production. A Nice Candidate for any Collection, Library, 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!
Unmarked but tested silver. A very nice example in a good size. 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.
Gorgeous and very rare, possibly one-of-a-kind emblem. What you see here is a theater-made officer cover EGA based off the enlisted P-1908. The rope was removed presumably by grinding or filing, and then the emblem was sand cast. After casting, the wire rope was added and the eagle’s head wear twisted in the opposite direction. I believe this to be German-made rather than French, based on German-made sand-casted collar emblems I have seen over the years. I will be listing several pieces from Mr. Snyder’s collection in the coming days/weeks. The item “WWI USMC Marine Officer EGA German Theater Made Pin Badge D. Snyder Collection” is in sale since Sunday, September 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “brigusmc” and is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
Rare Opportunity to own a pair of Original WWI press photos of Medal of Honor Recipient, and 14th Commandant (also shortest serving commandant) of the Marine Corps, Wendell C. These photos are date stamped 1918 and 1919, and were both used as press photos for an unknown publication during the great war. They are both credited to “Bain News Service” of New York City. There is some wear to both photos as shown. They are printed with period correct silver gelatin, and are guaranteed to be as advertised. They each measure just under 7″ by 5″. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve! The item “WWI Original Photos of USMC General Wendell C Neville 6th Marines in Theater MOH” is in sale since Friday, May 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tommy!” and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
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Fantastic Pre WW2 Trench Art Theater Made Working Brass Signal Cannon. The best piece of trench art I have ever found. Fantastic little desk cannon made from naval shell brass. Dated on top July 1932. Cannon is entitled “Loud Lucy” on the side plates. Measures 7.5″ long by 3″ tall. Truly a keystone piece of any Trench Art collection. The item “Fantastic Pre WW2 Trench Art Theater Made Working Brass Signal Cannon Loud Lucy” is in sale since Tuesday, July 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “oldsawmill” and is located in Bonner, Montana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico.