Evolution of U.S. Marine insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 13, 2022 · If you want an evolutionary history of the earliest Marine Corps insignia, I suggest buying Volume 1 by Dr Frederick Briuer entitled "United States Marine Corps Emblems : 1804 to World War …
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia & Patch References - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 15, 2007 · 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, …
HALLMARKS - U.S. Militaria Forum
Sep 8, 2023 · This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia.
The WW I Discharge Chevron - US MILITARIA FORUM
Jun 10, 2014 · The discharge chevron is typically found on the service coat, and on a handful of overcoats. However, they rarely turn up on the sleeve of the flannel shirt. It should be noted that …
Star and Indian Head Insignia of the 2nd Infantry Division, AEF
Nov 8, 2014 · Star & Indianhead Insignia as used by the 2nd Infantry Division, AEF Photo No. 01: Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2nd Division’s distinctive star and Indian head insignia is …
List of Manufacturers of U.S. Metal Emblems - US MILITARIA FORUM
Nov 18, 2014 · 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 …
Unit badges - DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA / UNIT CRESTS - U.S.
Dec 8, 2024 · There is also a very good Distinctive Unit Insignia book that shows several thousand crests as well as a brief lineage history of the crests. "U.S. Army Heraldic Crests: A Complete …
75th Ranger patch...what's the real story? - US MILITARIA FORUM
Nov 10, 2010 · The 75th Infantry Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (patch) shown above didn't exist until at least 1974 when the 1st and 2d Battalions, 75th Infantry (Ranger) were activated.
Some Basic WW2 Navy Rank, Rating, and Award Information
Jan 7, 2007 · The WW2 enlisted structure still had remnants of the "Old Navy, " of landsmen and seamen, watchstanders and idlers. Here are some pages on the USN World War II ratings and …
Air Corps insignia with silver prop - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 15, 2025 · All gold officer's-style could be foreign Insignia, souvenirs, sweetheart pins, and etc. I asked if an air corps emblem with a silver prop was air cadets. The silver prop is correct but I have …