« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Military item question  (Read 5757 times)

memorybox

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 9
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Military item question
« on: April 22, 2011, 10:29:29 am »
Hello people! My name is Gary and I am hoping I can finally figure out what this is.This item was given to me as a gift, and I have no idea what it is or where it came from. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!
Logged

mariok54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1550
  • Karma: +4/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2011, 10:44:31 am »
Hello Gary, and welcome to the forum.

What size is it? Is it cap badge size? Does it have any markings on the back at all? Is there a pin/clasp?
It seems to have been quite crudely made, but that doesn't mean a great deal other than perhaps mass produced.
Logged

memorybox

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 9
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2011, 10:47:37 am »
Quote from: mariok54 on April 22, 2011, 10:44:31 am
Hello Gary, and welcome to the forum.

What size is it? Is it cap badge size? Does it have any markings on the back at all? Is there a pin/clasp?
It seems to have been quite crudely made, but that doesn't mean a great deal other than perhaps mass produced.

Fairly certain it is Nazi (maybe). No markings, and it is on a cap (garrison style) it is attached to the cap with a nut style clasp, just screwed on. Never seen anything like that. If you need any other info, and or pictures I will be glad to post them. Thank you for your reply!
Logged

waywardangler

  • Guest
Re: Military item question
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2011, 11:12:23 am »
It does look German but Google images did not show a badge like this. I am with mario on it being a bit crude but maybe that is just from all the verdigris.
Logged

mart

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19849
  • Karma: +122/-1
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2011, 02:15:24 pm »
Can we see the cap as well ???
Logged

KC

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11660
  • Karma: +93/-0
  • Forever Blessed!
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2011, 08:46:16 pm »
Third Reich did have skull/crossbones and griffins.....
Russia used double headed eagles but had different items grasped in it's talons.
The Cossacks also used double headed eagle/crossed swords......

Does this appear to have something in it's mouth? OR is it the tongue sticking out?

Wondering if it is more modern?  It would help answer alot of questions...please post a picture of the back of the item!!!!!  The clasp will help date the item as well!  There is so much made these days that is trendy.....

There was a private society group at Yale......
Scottish Rite used a double headed eagle....32nd Degree Eagle Pendant......
And lets not forget the Masonic symbols.....

Countries that use double headed eagle
http://www.museumstuff.com/learn/topics/double_headed_eagle::sub::Use_By_Other_Countr ies
« Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 10:04:53 pm by KC »
Logged
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

Texasbadger

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 201
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2011, 03:30:34 pm »
Logged

KC

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11660
  • Karma: +93/-0
  • Forever Blessed!
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 06:07:30 pm »
Texasbadger you rock.....I looked at some Serbian...but didn't see this!!!! 
Logged
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

mariok54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1550
  • Karma: +4/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 01:00:07 am »
Well found, Texasbadger!
Logged

memorybox

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 9
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2011, 08:14:24 am »
Quote from: Texasbadger on April 23, 2011, 03:30:34 pm
Its a variation of the Serbian Chetnik Army cap badge.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SERBIA-ARMY-CHETNIKS-PARAMILITARY-UNIT-CAP-BADGE-/390067508750?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad1d5d60e
THANK YOU VERY MUCH IVE BEEN RACKIN MY BRAIN FOR WEEKS TRYING TO FIGURE THIS ONE OUT!!!!!!
Logged

waywardangler

  • Guest
Re: Military item question
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2011, 08:14:45 am »
Yes, excellent work, Texasbadger!
Logged

memorybox

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 9
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2011, 08:23:06 am »
Sorry for the delay, but here are the pictures of the clasp and the full hat. Thank you all for your help and kidness. Never have felt so welcome at a forum.
Logged

memorybox

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 9
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2011, 08:32:00 am »
I also have a few other items, not sure of the value or anything, but I just like knowing what they are. See images below.
Logged

Texasbadger

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 201
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2011, 09:44:12 am »
Thanks guys just happens to be in my area of interest, the other cap is trying to be a Waffen SS Model 43, but as with the pins is most likely a reproduction, the front button is wrong but could have been replaced.
Logged

mart

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19849
  • Karma: +122/-1
    • View Profile
Re: Military item question
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2011, 09:56:53 am »
Thanks Texasbadger,, it would have taken me a while top find that out,  if I ever did !!

Thats quite a collection you have there Memorybox !! Interesting !!
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »