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July 24, 2010

Interesting Named WWII Submarine Officer's Badge:  Original WWII Era Blackinton made insignia, with what appears to be the name "Rats Blanchard" hand inscribed on the reverse.  Incised Hallmarked "0-20 GF BY / BLACKINTON" badge.  Pin back construction, with what is clearly an original and properly maker marked badge, and what appears to be correct pin and hinge, but uncertain if catch has been replaced due to significant lacquer coating to reverse side.  Overall Very Fine Condition with typical signs of age and use.  A tougher to find variation of the Sub Officer's "Dolphins". (SOLD) 

WWII Submarine Combat Patrol Badge:  Nice Original WWII Era H&H made insignia, in the "Deep Wave" pattern.  Raised Hallmarked "STERLING", with Small Incised Hilborn-Hamburger Eagle Logo on Tower.  Pin back construction, 100% intact, with Two (2) Period Applied Combat Patrol Stars.  Excellent Condition with only typical signs of age and use.  A Nice Variation of this Submariner's badge. (SOLD) 

WWII Submarine Officer's Badge USN Dolphins: Nice Overseas Cap Size (approx. 1-1/2”) WWII Era H&H ( Hilborn Hamburger ) made insignia, with the distinct H&H style pin hinge and four knubbed roller. Raised Hallmark with H&H Eagle in Star and "1/20 10K+STER" on reverse. A high quality set of Submariner Uniform Metal Insignia, for a World War Two United States Navy Officer. Die Struck, Pin back construction.  Pin, Hinge, Catch, and Roller are 100% intact. Overall Excellent+ Condition with very minor signs of age and use, and a nice patina. (SOLD)

Original WW2 Naval Aviation Combat Aircrew Wing Badge, with 3 Combat Stars: Beautiful Full Size U.S. Made United States Navy and Marine Corps Qualification Badge.  Classic Diestruck W.W. II Period Hilborn-Hamburger Pinback construction with distinctive 3-Nubbed H&H Rotator on pin catch.  Maker marked with the H&H Eagle and STERLING in raised reverse side markings, and has nicely applied Gold central medallion.  Highly detailed, with very nice feathering on wings.  The Three Combat Stars are the nice old large size WWII Era Decoration type devices. (SOLD)

WWII Navy Combat Aircrew Badge:  Very nice U.S. Naval Aviation Insignia, with Three (3) Period Stars.  Hallmarked with incised "AMICO Sterling".  Solid Wartime pin back badge, in great condition, with only typical signs of age and use.  Great period insignia. (SOLD) 

WWII Navy V-5 Program Pin:  Very nice U.S. Naval Aviation Training Program Insignia.  Solid Wartime B.B. Co. pin back badge, with raised hallmark and “STERLING” markings.  Great period insignia. ($45)  

WWII "A.E. Co." Jump Wing:  This Hallmarked Parachute Qualification Badge is a 1940's strike, Clutch Back, with Sterling Clutches, and a raised "STERLING | AE CO UTICA NY" marking.  This is a U.S. made badge, in nice condition, with minor signs of wear and honest age. (SOLD) 

Early WWII Jump Wing:  This Parachute Qualification Badge is an early 1940's strike, drop-in pin back, with a raised "STERLING" marking.  This is a U.S. made badge, in nice condition, with minor signs of uniform wear and honest age. (SOLD) 

WWII Combat Infantry Badge "CIB":  Nice Original Insignia.  Raised "STERLING" marked, clutch back with Original Sterling Clutches, in Excellent Condition with only typical signs of age. (Inquire on Availability)

WWII "Mini" Combat Infantry Badge "CIB":  Nice Original WWII Era OS Hat/or Lapel Size Insignia (1-3/8" Wide).  Raised "STERLING" marked, Pinback, in Excellent Condition with only minor signs of age. (SOLD)

WWII Hallmarked Combat Medic Badge "CMB":  Nice Original Meyer Insignia.  Marked with Meyer Shield and Raised "Sterling", clutch back, in Excellent Condition with typical signs of age and wear.  Pins have been clipped at the tips, but does not detract from mounting on a uniform or other forms of display, with WWII Era "Sterling" marked clutches as well.  A hard to find variation. (SOLD)

WWII Combat Medic Badge "CMB":  Nice Original Period Insignia.  Marked with Raised "Sterling", pin back, in Very Fine Condition with typical signs of age and wear.  (SOLD)

WWII Cloth Expert Infantry Badge "EIB":  Nice Original Insignia.  Embroidered on Wool. (SOLD)

WWII German Occupation Made Combat Infantry Badge "CIB":  Unusual Original period Insignia.  Unmarked, Heavy Screw Back, done in enameled "German Silver", which is actually an alloy metal.  Excellent Condition with only typical signs of age. (SOLD)

38th Infantry Regiment/2nd Division Skull Badge and Insignia Group:  Great group of Original Korean War Era Uniform Insignia that includes the rare Theater Made "Skull Badge" (Clutchback Japanese Made, "NBICo. JAPAN" Hallmarked), Hand Made 10 Place Ribbon Pad showing World War Two-Korean Service Medals and Decorations (Purple Heart, Good Conduct with Silver Bar and Single Knot, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with Assault Arrowhead and 5 Bronze Stars, WWII Victory, Army of Occupation, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service with 4 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation with 2 Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Korea.)  2nd Award Combat Infantry Badge (Clutchback CIB with "1E" Hallmark),  and a Cut Edge WWII-Korean era 2nd Infantry Division Patch.  Apparently a WIA Enlisted United States Army Soldier that saw heavy combat.  All components are Original and in Excellent Condition. (SOLD)

Post-WWII/Korea Cloth Parachute Qualification Badge "Jump Wing":  Nice Embroidered on Wool, with mess backing, Insignia. ($13)

Post-WWII/Korea Cloth Combat Infantry Badge "CIB":  Nice Embroidered on Wool Insignia.  Your Choice of either 1st or 2nd Award (w/Star). ($15 ea.)

Combat Medic Badge:  This Medical Qualification Badge is an early 1950's strike, clutch back, with no markings.  This appears to be an Asian made badge, in good overall condition, with slight verdigris, signs of uniform wear, and honest age. ($30)

German Made Combat Medic Badge:  This Medical Qualification Badge is an Occupation Era German Made strike by Assman.  Excellent Condition, with a nice patina.  German Style Pin Back, with Assman "A" and "260" markings.  A Very Tough Variation to find. (SOLD) 

Combat Medic Badge, 2nd Award:  This Medical Qualification Badge is an early 1950's strike, solid "45 degree" pin back, with "9M N.S. Meyer Inc." markings.  Excellent original condition, with nice patina. (SOLD)

Jump Wing:  This Parachute Qualification Badge is an early 1950's strike, clutch back, with an incised "STERLING" marking.  This is a U.S. made badge, in nice condition, with minor signs of uniform wear and honest age. (SOLD)

Senior Jump Wing:  This Parachute Qualification Badge with Star, is an early 1950's strike, clutch back, with an incised "STERLING" marking.  This is a well made badge, in excellent original condition, with an attractive patina.  (SOLD)

Bullion Jump Wing Set:  Original Matched Pair of 1950s Occupation Era U.S. Army Airborne Jump Wings.  Dark Green Wool Base, backed in a tight Black Mesh material, done in Silver Bullion, with what may be a touch of Gold Bullion thread highlights, with a great patina.  Clutch Back mounted with Korean War Era marked clutches.  Paratrooper Badge Insignia U.S. Army Basic & Master Jump Wing:  These Full Size Parachute Qualification Badges are a matched set that came from the same estate.  Both are in Excellent Original condition with only minor signs of age and Great look and feel...  A real edition to any United States Army Airborne Paratrooper Collection.  Paratroops and Airborn Uniform Insignia.  Qualified Basic and Master Parachutist Trooper Badges.  The Senior and Master Jump Wing designs were approved by the Department of the Army in 1949, and released in Jan. of 1950. (SOLD)

Original Air Assault Badge:  Very Nice Original Vietnam Era Insignia, Boxed in Sterling Silver.  Incised "STERLING" marked, clutch back with original "Approved Clutch" Clutches, in Mint Condition in original sales box.  (SOLD)

Combat Infantry Badge "CIB", 2nd Award:  Nice Original Vietnam Era Insignia, with One Star.  Incised "1/20 SIL. FLD.  M-21" marked (Silver Filled), clutch back with original "Ballou" Clutches, in Mint Condition on original sales card.  (SOLD)

Combat Infantry Badge "CIB", 3rd Award:  Nice Original Vietnam Era Insignia, with Two Stars.  Incised "STERLING" marked, clutch back with original "Ballou" Clutches, in Mint Condition.  (SOLD)

Special Warfare, Enlisted "UDT" Underwater Demolitions Team Badge:  Nice Original Vietnam Era Naval Badge.  Incised “N.S. MEYER M-22 1/20 SILVER FILLED” marked, Clutch-Back.  This is a very nice period badge! (SOLD)

Special Warfare, Enlisted Seal Team Badge:  Nice Original Vietnam Era Naval Badge.  Silver Anodized Finish, Incised “22-M-N-97” marked, Clutch-Back.  The Silver finish to Enlisted personnel is now obsolete in favor of the Gold Finish, as the training does not differentiate between Officer and Enlisted to Qualify.  This is a solid badge! (SOLD)

Jump Wing:  This Parachute Qualification Badge is an early 1960's Robbins strike, pin back, with an incised Flying R & STERLING hallmark.  This is a great U.S. made Vietnam Era badge, in Near-Mint Condition, with a nice overall patina. (SOLD)

Pathfinder Set:  Great Original Vietnam Era CB Badge Set.  Full size enameled "D-22" marked Pathfinder Badge with matching unmarked Mini.  (SOLD)

Basic Explosive Ordinance Disposal  Great Original Vietnam Era Badge.  "Hayward Sterling" Marked. 

Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge:  Great Original Vietnam Era Badge.  , Clutch-Back "Sterling" marked wreath, with raised “N.S. MEYER INC / NEW YORK / 22-M & Shield” marked Enameled central devise that is tightly riveted to wreath.  This is an outstanding period badge!

Thai Jump Cord:  This Parachute Qualification Insignia/Uniform Devise, is meant to be worn with the Thai Jump Wing.  This is considered the "Basic" qualification cord/fourragere.  The Master is exactly the same, but with two additional thin red cords attached and worn outside the shoulder.  This is a Mint condition, In-Country 1970's manufactured insignia, in original bag.  Primarily for the Special Forces guys that have been in Southeast Asia and went to the Thai Jump School, qualifying for the Thai Jump Wing.  These are getting to be very hard to find.  (SOLD)

60's-80's Special Forces and Airborne Tabs:  Embroidered Uniform Tabs, in Assorted Color Schemes. ($5 ea.)