HALLMARKS - U. S. Militaria Forum This section includes photographic illustrations and or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U S military insignia
Vanguard Industries Insignia Hallmarks - US MILITARIA FORUM Vanguard has been making military insignia for many, many decades but all you ever see really is the more modern ones with just the "V" for a mark: I wonder if that one with the eagle, shield and V was something they used in the distant past?
1870s US Cavalry insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM I am looking for an 1874-1880 US Cavalry crossed sword insignia but don’t know correct size and fasteners type I know there are a lot of reproduction and misidentified items for sale Also was the regiment number attached to the swords at this time I’m looking for one that would be appropriate
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Patch References - US MILITARIA FORUM Obviously there are many collectors of Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Patches It also appears there are many new collectors everyday Although this forum is a great reference in itself, "hard copy" reference is invaluable I hope experienced collectors, and even the new collectors among us will ta
WW I Shoulder Helmet Insignia of the 35th Division, AEF The insignia of the division was a Santa Fe Cross within a circle When the men went overseas, this sign was stenciled on trunks and baggage When later on in France, it became a shoulder insignia, curiously enough the breaks in the circle necessary for the stencil became permanent in the cloth insignia, although obviously incorrect
Metal rank insignia on BDU 1982-1990 - US MILITARIA FORUM I have some black metal ones for the BDU's without collar insignia Were subdued metal collar rank insignia worn in the period 1982-1990 ? Could one decide for himself to wear the metal or sewn on version ? I have 3 sets, one for a Spec4, a private first class, and a Master Sergeant Thanks in advance, Cheers, Johan Heitzer The Netherlands
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM The SSBN Deterrent Patrol insignia is a uniform breast pin worn by officers and enlisted sailors of the United States Navy's submarine service who have completed strategic deterrent patrols in nuclear ballistic missile submarines It is the successor to the Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia awarded for submarine patrols during World War II
List of Manufacturers of U. S. Metal Emblems - US MILITARIA FORUM J Duncan Campbell, Aviation Badges and Insignia of the United States Army 1913-1946 “A note on clutch back insignia – for years, collectors (including myself) have preferred pin back wings, perhaps feeling that they were more certain to be of wartime vintage than clutch back style wings
Vietnam Corpsman Collar Insignia - MARINES - U. S. Militaria Forum Hello everyone: I have been doing some research on Corpsmen serving with the Marines in Vietnam and I noticed an interesting trend which led me to a couple of questions I have noticed that there are several pictures (I have attached a couple) that show what I presume are Corpsman wearing caduceu
USAF Regular v. Miniature Rank Insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM I’m writing some documentation regarding nonsubdued pin-on USAF rank insignia and came across some references to “miniature rank” and “metal style, miniature military rank” in the AFI36-2903 (updated as of February 2017) There are only a handful of mentions of miniature rank insignia, all related to placement below beret flashes of special units But some sources are telling me that