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 …

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.

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, …

Apr 27, 2025 · Thanks to Dennis @GAZOO for purchasing and sharing this recent GEMSCO (General Embroidery & Military Supply Co.) catalog that was sold at auction, we all get to get a glimpse of …

Mar 12, 2007 · But since there is a variety of insignia (patches, crests, medals, coins, etc...) related to Berlin I thought it might be worthwhile to start a separate thread.

Feb 9, 2008 · Insignia to denote excellence, Army Specialized Training Program. -- Enlisted men who have been designated for scholastic excellence as trainees in the Army Specialized Training …

Sep 14, 2007 · Distinctive Unit Insignia reference By Darktrooper, September 14, 2007 in DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA / UNIT CRESTS

Feb 19, 2007 · Gentlemen, I thought I would start a thread on US Forces Austria (USFA) insignia. US Forces Austria occupied Austria for ten years from 1945 until 1955. The final USFA forces departed …

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 …

Aug 12, 2014 · Folks often are confused by the placement of Marine Gunner Insignia prior to WW2, here is a pic of Gunner Otto Wiggs, taken in China circa 1934. Note placement on lower collar tab, not on …