3 SP -
PAIR OF SWASTIKA HAT PINS Each has 8" long brass pin, and 7/8" wide,
mother-of-pearl swastikas at top. Identical pair. A neat addition to
a collection. Just something different. Both for...$75
4 SP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RIFLE PIN Consists of a steel color Winchester Lee Straight Pull Rifle with
bayonet, 2" long, pin back, with a 9/16" long flat metal bullet
applied at center. Excellent with some tarnish. Have
two, about the same condition as the one pictured. Each...$20
5 SP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RIFLE PIN
Consists of a steel color Winchester Lee Straight Pull Rifle with
bayonet, 2" long, pin back, with a 9/16" brass color spread
eagle/shield applied at center. Excellent with some tarnish.
Have only one...$20
6 SP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CROSSED RIFLES
PATRIOTIC STICK PIN
Little cast metal crossed rifles (Remington Rolling Blocks) with US
over center. Butt stock of one is lightly colored blue.
The other is red. 1 3/16" wide. Stick pin on back.
Worn to show support of the War. The color is thinning,
otherwise excellent. $28
7 SP - EAGLEHEAD SWORD, JEWELRY-GRADE CREVAT LAPEL STICK PIN
Civil War (and before). Amazing little gem. Our photos don't do it
justice. A perfect miniature of an eaglehead sword. Brass hilt with
engraved decoration on handguard and an eagle on the ricasso. The grip is
set with 3 little emerald green gems. Blade is a stiff pin, with a short
span of screw threads at center. Fine condition. 2 7/8" long.
$65
8 SP - UNUSUAL STICK PIN - PATRIOTIC 4-LEAF CLOVER
Believe this one dates WWII. The entire face of clover is cloisonné
or fired enamel in red, white and blue. Long stick pin on reverse;
total height is 2 3/8”. Very fine. Chip of paint out of the blue in
stem. $35
9 SP - PATRIOTIC
CIVIL WAR
AMERICAN FLAG STICK PIN
From our private
collection, and absolutely original. Fairly heavy brass with flag
detail stamped on face, with red-white-blue fired enamel paint. Blue
canton with ring of 13 stars. Flying from a short section of staff.
Few tiny chips on paint. Stick pin back. 2 5/8” top of staff to bottom
of pin. A few years ago we had an original Civil War store card with
several of these flag pins on it. They all sold for $100 each.
$75
10 SP - THREE WWI CELLULOID AMERICAN
FLAG LAPEL PINS
As fine
a flag stickpin as produced over our entire history. Superb color and
much more life-like than metal pins. Three sizes from ¾” wide to 1¼”
wide. Fine. Each on a “staff” with brass ball on top.
$30
11 SP - ORIGINAL WWII FLAG PIN ON ORIGINAL STORE CARD
Nice full
color billowing U.S. flag pin. Unused, on original store card with
"NOVELTY JEWELRY" at top. Pin back. About 1 1/8" wide pin.
$15
12 SP - ANOTHER FLAG PIN Nice
full color billowing U.S. flag pin. Unused, on original store card.
Pin back. About 1 1/8" wide pin. $10
13 SP - 1939 LINCOLN BRIGADE LAPEL PIN SUPPORTING THE
SPANISH CIVIL WAR Pin top is done in precision, fired enamel bands, blue and white,
reading "1939/FRIEND/ABRAHAM LINCOLN/BRIGADE". This is over a
bell with raised letters "FOR LIBERTY IN SPAIN". Pin back.
1" tall. Mint. $30
14 SP - ORIGINAL 1860's FIREMAN HELMET LAPEL PIN
Probably made and sold to show support for the fire department or belonging to a
Fire organization. What is more important is that many fire organizations
became Civil War Army Infantry units to which this may be related.
Consists of a stamped brass spread eagle/shield pin universally employed in an
almost infinite variety of Civil War pins and badges. From it is suspended
a miniature fire helmet, painted brownish red. A few very small paint
chips. Eagle has safety pin type clasp. 2 1/4" high. Excellent.
$45
15 SP -
WWII AIRCREWMAN’S WINGS Full
regulation. Crisp detail. Sterling silver, with some tarnish spots.
Customized by having original prongs on back removed and replaced by
jeweler’s pin with locking clasp. This, mostly likely was done for
the crew member’s wife or girlfriend as a sweetheart pin. If not, it
could still be used as originally intended, on the uniform. $45
16 SP - WWI-1920's PERIOD MILITARY RELATED PIN, GETTYSBURG
This is a fired enamel blue and gold oval pin, 3/4" x 1 3/8". The top has
the word "GETTYSBURG" and below in the middle is affixed crossed cannon with
ordnance in the middle, for the Coastal Artillery. The cannon covers
both ends of the word Gettysburg and a portion of each star, and was made this
way. We think this was some type of specially made reunion or souvenir
item from the early 1900's, possibly as early as 1902. $35
17 SP - HANDSOME SPANISH AMERICAN WAR BROOCH CELEBRATING U.S.
VOLUNTEERS
As nice a
piece of Homefront jewelry as I remember seeing. White it seems
appropriate for wear by anyone, I think it was designed for wear by a
woman. Cast brass with very nice detail, and a light gilt finish. Some
edges show hand finishing. 2 5/8” wide, and 1 3/4” high. Features a
spread wing eagle within an openwork border of rococo scrolls, and
between the border and the underside of the eagle are the prominent
letters U.S.V. Has excellent lockable pin on back. Condition is good
as new. Splendid piece. $75
18 SP - WWI-1920's PERIOD SWEETHEART FLAG PIN BROOCH
Very nice fired enamel pin with U.S. flag against a blue and gold oval. 1 1/8 x
1 5/8". Tiny chip of white on the flag is missing. Otherwise,
beautiful condition, and a quality antique item. We believe this pin to be
WWI era. $35
19 SP - WWI PERIOD SWEETHEART AMERICAN EAGLE BROOCH PIN
Original. Very pretty sterling brooch, with silver eagle US emblem on
powder blue fired enamel oval. Couple tiny spots of blue missing,
otherwise very nice; the lines at the bottom are inlaid, not cracks. I
think it's supposed to be in the form of a belt buckle. 1 9/16 x 1 1/8".
The rear of the pin is stamped "(can't make out.....) STERLING" plus three touch
marks and "H. H. CHANDLER AND SON CHARLESTOWN" below (sorry the photos are
blurry). You can see the back of the eagle is stamped "STERLING",
partially covered by where it was attached. $45
20 SP -
ADOLPH HITLER STICK PIN
¾” diameter picture of Hitler against red/white/black bands, with
brass edging. Stick pin back, on portion of original store card
showing places where five more pins were sold from the card. Never
used. Excellent condition. I believe this pin is quite early. 1½”
long pin. $65
21 SP - WWII SWEETHEART MINIATURE AIR CORPS BOMBARDIER WINGS
Sterling Silver. Exacting detail and high quality. Pin back.
1 3/8" wide. The best that were made. On the original store card.
Mint condition. Have 8. Each...$20
22 SP - WWII SWEETHEART MINIATURE AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS
Sterling Silver. Exactly detail and high quality. Pin back. 1
3/8" wide. On the original store card. Mint condition. Have 8.
Each...$20
23 SP - WWII MINIATURE AIR CORPS NAVIGATOR WINGS
Sterling Silver. Exacting detail and high quality. Pin back. 1
3/8" wide. The best that were made. On the original store card.
Mint condition. Have 5. Each...$20
24 SP - WWII MINIATURE AIR CORPS OBSERVER WINGS Sterling Silver. Exactly detail and high quality. Pin back.
1 3/8" wide. The best that were made. On the original store card.
Mint condition. Have 3. Each...$20
25 SP - AMERICAN EAGLE & SHIELD LADIES HAT PIN C.1830-60
The eagle/shield is a regulation stamped brass Army hat insignia. 2 1/2"
wide wing span. Fine detail and condition. Reverse has 5 1/2" long,
silvery tapered, strong and high quality pin affixed. During the Civil War
and up through the Spanish American War, it was a popular practice to make
jewelry by transforming insignia into some wearable decorative object.
Over the years we've seen many hat pins (usually made from buttons). This
piece is more uncommon and very attractive. $125
26 SP - A SELECTION OF WWII DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA ON ORIGINAL CARDS
A. Air
Transport Command Pin. Pin back. Unused, on original store card from N. S. MEYER
INC NEW YORK. My photo shows reflections. ATC was part of the US Army Air Corps.
$22
B.
Unknown Insignia. Pillars with
half wing.
Pin back. Unused, on original store card from N. S. MEYER INC NEW YORK.
$22
C.
1st Cavalry Division. Pin back. Unused, on original store card from N. S. MEYER INC NEW YORK.
$22
D. 6th Army Insignia. Pin back. Unused, on original store card from N. S. MEYER INC NEW YORK.
$22
E. Unknown insignia. Feather in a red circle. Screw
back. Unused, on original store card from N. S. MEYER INC NEW YORK.
$22
27 SP - RARE "REMEMBER BALTIMORE"
CIVIL WAR STICK PIN.
A battle cry
much the same as “Remember the Alamo”. The history to which this pin
refers follows, in its entirety, extracted from the “Historical Times
Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War”, pg. 37, Patricia Faust,
Editor. The pin is a gilt brass shield ¾” tall, with stick pin back.
The center of the pin has raised cannon in front of crossed flags,
with dark blue ribbands top and bottom reading “REMEMBER/BALTIMORE”.
Fine condition with slight tarnish. Extremely rare, absolutely
original and from my personal collection, from which we are just
beginning to offer a few specimens. This is the only specimen of this
historic pin we’ve owned in our nearly 50 years in the militaria
business. The history:
“After Abraham Lincoln was
inaugurated, Baltimore secessionists decided to prevent Northern
troops from passing through the city to reinforce Washington. The
clash came 19 April 1861. At 10:30 a.m. a train from Philadelphia
arrived at Baltimore’s President St. Station carrying the 6th
Massachusetts Infantry. The regiment was to march to the Calvert St.
Station to board a Baltimore & Ohio train for Washington, but an angry
crowd began to gather. To avoid confrontation, the loaded cars were
drawn by horses over a connecting line between stations. The first 8
cars passed, but the ninth was stoned, with windows broken and some
occupants injured; the tenth car was forced back by debris on the
tracks. Some regimental units were stranded with no way to join the
others except by marching through the streets, now lined with hostile
citizens. The troops were instructed to ready their weapons and told
orders would be given to fire if fired on. As they progressed,
brickbats flew into the ranks and firing broke out, which continued
along part of the march. Marshall of Police George Kane and Mayor
George Brown tried protecting harassed troops, but the situation was
out of control and the regiment had to gotten out of Baltimore
quickly. The train pulled out at 12:45 p.m., leaving some equipment,
the killed and wounded, and the regimental band. The first serious
bloodshed of the war had occurred on Baltimore’s streets. Col. Edward
Jones reported his command suffered 3 killed (later raised to 4) and
39 wounded; Mayor Brown wrote that 12 civilians were killed and dozens
wounded, but the exact number of civilians casualties is uncertain.
That night Baltimore police and militia detachments burned railroad
bridges north of the city to prevent other troops from coming in. On
20 April Lincoln suspended troop movements through Baltimore and for
the next few days conditions in the city were chaotic. Secessionists
consolidated their control and appeared to have achieved their
objective – the isolation of Washington so the city could be picked
off at will. On the evening of 13 May, during a heavy thunderstorm,
Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler brought the 6th Massachusetts
Infantry back to Baltimore, digging in on Federal Hill above the
harbor. Until the end of the War, Baltimore was treated as an
occupied city.”
$395
28 SP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC NAVAL BROOCH
Simulates the
central portion of a Naval Officer’s sword belt plate (buckle).
Consists of the oak leaf wreath surrounding a domed central disc with
Navy insignia (spread eagle on anchor within a ring of stars). Lacks
the flanking belt loops of the officer’s plate…and creates a circular
brooch. Stamped sheet brass, 2” in diameter. Crisp detail. Light,
even patina. Lockable pin back. Worn to show support of the Navy.
Fine, sharp condition. $65
29 SP - WWII HOME FRONT SAVINGS STAMP PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD
Plastic spread eagle supports a clear plastic pouch for SAVINGS STAMP. The
original card states "War Savings Stamp HOLDER" over "DO YOUR PART FOR YOUR
COUNTRY" and "Buy WAR SAVINGS STAMPS". The little plastic pouch will take
a stamp or a photo. $18
30 SP - STYLISH WWII COSTUME JEWELRY PIECE
Brass flower supports a heart with "MY HEART BELONGS TO AMERICA". Double
chain runs from this to a lady's delicate hand. A full display all on its
own. On original, rumpled store card with the words "Chatelaine Locket".
Fine. $65
31 SP - C.1902 (SPANISH AMERICAN WAR) to 1918
(WWI)
SALESMAN'S ARMY INSIGNIA SAMPLE CASE.
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Carried by a
manufacturer’s sales representative to prospective customers (military
outfitters and dealers) and used to showcase the quality and diversity
of their products. Never, in nearly 50 years in the militaria business,
have I seen another one or anything like it. Contains its total
original contents which are collar insignia, miniature collar, lapel and
tie insignia, all in premium quality materials and exceptional
workmanship. There are five superb stick pins, each with branch
insignia in brass and German silver. This includes Cavalry, Artillery,
Engineers, Medical, Infantry. These alone are worth a minimum of $400.
Then there are branch and corps pin-back insignia, of the same quality.
These are worth several hundred more. The quality is jewelry grade,
many done up in extra layers. Some were probably intended both as
official insignia and as jewelry. Each is displayed on its original
titled card, affixed to a larger display board. All this is wrapped
with four flaps of off-white flannel inside and black oilcloth
exterior. Closed, the case measures 8 x 13 ½”. For an insignia
collector, this is a rare prize. $395
32 SP - HEAVY METAL SOLDIER PIN
3" tall, gold tone metal or olive drab paint. Chain goes from the soldier
to a metal bar with "U.S.A.". Pin back. Imagine how it once looked
on a woman's dress. $50
33 SP - BEAUTIFUL WWII PATRIOTIC PIN Large bow
with great eagle emblem. This one screams 1940's. Large original pin, 3
1/4" wide x 1 5/8" high. Has a great rendering of the National Emblem in
good looking plastic over gold tone disc in middle, set against a large
red-white-blue sheet metal bow. Pin back. $45
34 SP -
ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN & NAZI STICK PINS. All
Original.
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below for a larger view
F. Nazi SA "Sturm-Abteilung" Stick Pin. Disc shaped
with SA symbol on face, in minor relief. 9/16" in diameter. Grey
metal. Stick pin back. One has the background cut away; in
other words, it is pierced around the SA symbol. Have three, one with
the cutaway background. Each...$25
G. German Pre-1933 Soldier Association Stick Pin.
National Soldier's Association stick pin. 1919 until about 1932.
Worn by veterans and strong military supporters. Called the
Kyffhauserbund. From 1933 on, the swastika was added to the
design (see D above). Have two. Each... $15
I. WWII Nazi Swastika Stick Pin. In German, the title
is "National Sozialistiche Sympathie-Abzeichen" - the meaning being
quite clear. Worn on collar or tie. Have two. Both
have the usual small swastika 1/4" across and stick pin back.
One is plain metal. The other has a gold tone and textured face.
Plain...$15 Decorated...$20
J. Nazi NSBO Stick Pin.
Nazi Factory Cell Organization
"National-Sozialistiche Betriekszellen - Organization". Neat
design. One of the stick pins that belongs in every collection.
Have several. Each...$18
35
SP
- WWII GOLD TONE DRUM PIN IN ORIGINAL BOX Splendid pin
is 2" tall x 1 3/4" wide. Gold tone drum with National emblem, with pair
of drum sticks. In original box. Sticks have red-white-blue colored
stones at top and white paint at the stick tips. Excellent condition with
some minor age toning, still in the original box. $45
36 SP - WWII GONE TONE DRUM PIN Nice pin, 2" tall x 1
3/4" wide. Has National Emblem on front, and colored stones at the top of
the drumsticks. One is missing the middle "white" stone. White paint
at the stick tips. Some minor scratching from handling. $15
37 SP - WWII PLASTIC PIN "I'M IN THE ARMY NOW" ON ORIGINAL CARD
This is a cute pin. 3 3/8 x 4 3/8" original color card with "I'm in
the Army Now!" across the top. Pilot and WAC depicted at bottom. The
pin is a big colorful plastic dog dressed in helmet carrying a gun, and
marching. Card has some wear. $35
38 SP - NICE CASED WWII PIN SET Heavy silver aircraft
(T-6?) 2 1/8" wide, and a fired enamel captain's bars pin 3/4" in diameter.
Clutch back. In the original box, in excellent condition. Top quality
item. $95
39 SP - WWII GARRISON CAP PIN IN BOX
Mother-of-pearl miniature officer's garrison cap in original maroon colored box.
Pin back. Mint. Box shows some wear has label from Rennecamp's St.
Louis, Mo. $25
40 SP - UNUSUAL 1930's PIN 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" long.
Gaudy and large pin of dagger-sword, typical of the 1930's - military influenced
- with eagle head pommel and eagle emblem on the langet. Neat.
Pinback. Fine condition with typical age wear/patina. $20
41 SP - LINDBERGH'S SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS PLANE PIN
Thin crisply stamped gilt brass "Spirit of St. Louis" pin, C.1927. Pin
back. 1 3/4" wide. Even has the N number on rudder. Very
excellent detail. $45
42 SP - WWII SWEETHEART PHOTO LOCKET PIN 2 3/4"
wide rifle pin, 1 3/4" tall overall. The rifle suspends a photo locket
with mother-of-pearl front, with National Emblem affixed. Pin back.
Very fine with expected age patina. On the back of the locket it is
inscribed "To Florence From Dick". $35
43 SP - WWI OFFICER'S COLLAR "U.S./N.G."
INSIGNIA Pair of blackened bronze, pin-back "U.S."s with boxed "N.G." at center
of the US's. Matched design and closely matched finish.
Scarce. Guaranteed original. $12
44 SP -
TWO DIFFERENT WWI OFFICER'S COLLAR “U.S.” INSIGNIA One a “U.S./N.A.”, and the other a “U.S./R”. The N.A. and “R” are
smaller boxed letters in front of the U.S.’s. These are blackened
bronze, pin-back. The “NA” has prox. 35% finish wear. The “R” has
slight wear. Guaranteed original. $10
45 SP - WWI BLACKENED BRONZE COLLAR CROSSED RIFLES
Scarce insignia.
Pin back. 2” wide. Excellent. Original. $25
46 SP - WWII PLASTIC AIRPLANE PIN, FOR DEFENSE
Dark grey-green plastic twin engine aircraft pin, 2 1/2" wide. Reads "FOR
DEFENSE" on the wing. Mint. $20
47 SP - GERMAN WWI PERIOD PATRIOTIC PIN Very pretty
piece. I don't have the translation. On the big silver ribband, I
can make out most words, but not sure what the proper order is: "RESERVE/HAT
RUHE/PAROLE/HEIMAT". Has celluloid blue shoulder epaulet with 147 in red.
Tiny name is seen under this "LOETZEN". A photo of the Kaiser hangs below.
Pin back. One of the prettier types of pins made. $45
48 SP - WWI BRONZE GERMAN IRON CROSS PIN 1 1/6"
across. Perfect black fired enamel edged with bronze. Face has
"crown/W/1914-15". Pin back. Mint. $40
49 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD
Plastic Officer's Garrison Cap laid on top of sword. On original store
card; a bit rumpled. The card says "NEWEST CREATION" and "I AM AN
AMERICAN" with flags and "MADE IN U.S.A.". The pin is about 3" wide
(sword). A little bit of gold is worn off the front of the cap.
$22
50 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD
Spread eagle/shield with brass bugle suspended below, about 2 1/4"
tall. The bugle has a neat red-white-blue braided cord woven to form part
of the bugle turns. The eagle at top is bright; the bugle has some
darkening on the body. On original store card with some edge stain.
The card has "GOD BLESS AMERICA" at bottom. $22
51 SP - WWII PLASTIC PIN -
USMC
BULL DOG Nice plastic circular pin. Has a bull dog in
front of anchor in middle with surrounding band, reading "TELL IT TO THE
MARINES" - dark blue on off white. On original store card. Fine. $15
52 SP - WWII PLASTIC PIN - USMC BULL DOG Nice
plastic circular pin. Has a bull dog in front of anchor in middle with
surrounding band, reading "TELL IT TO THE MARINES" - all in gold. On
original store card. Fine. $15
53 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD
Brass bugle with national emblem on side, 2 3/4" wide. On original
store card. The pin is near mint; the card has stain on one edge, and is a
bit rumpled. Nice pin. The card states "MILITARY NOVELTY" and "A
CALL TO PATRIOTISM". $15
54 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD
Big gold plastic tank pin, almost 2 1/2" wide. Mint condition.
On original store card. The card states "NEWEST CREATION" and "I AM AN
AMERICAN" with flags, and MADE IN U.S.A. $30
55 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART EAGLE & SHIELD PIN
Heavy brass pin, 2" wide x 1 3/4" tall. The color on wings and shield
is done by hand. Mint. $40
56 SP - WWII PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART PIN IN ORIGINAL BOX
Thin silver oval band with script writing across the front "Mother".
Pin is 2" wide x 1 1/2" tall. Has a tiny gold tone wings/prop at the
bottom of the pin. In the original box, with a "STERLING" sticker at
bottom and a clear plastic lid. Have three, all the same basic
condition. Each...$15
57 SP - WWII SWEETHEART AIRPLANE PIN
Heavy stamped
sheet brass pin, 2 3/4 x 2". $25
58 SP -
WWII THREE CADUCEUS SILVER PINS - ARMY MEDICAL CORPS Two are
mint in original box, little over 5/8" wide. One, very slightly larger, in
gold tone, is loose and 3/4" wide. $20
59 SP - WWII SWEETHEART MOTHER-OF-PEARL HEARTS AND CADUCEUS PIN
Two very pretty Genuine mother-of-pearl hearts with chain going to gold
plated caduceus. The definition of "sweetheart". In original box.
Mint condition. Hearts are 1 1/4" wide and the caduceus is 1/2" tall.
$20
60 SP - TWO WWII SWEETHEART PINS Nice silver
wing and prop with chain to red-white-blue enamel heart. The wing is 5/8"
wide and the heart is 3/8" wide. You get two...one on the original store
card (spotted) and the other is loose. Both are in great condition.
$22
61 SP - EXQUISITE NATIONAL EMBLEM WITH SUBTLE COLORING
Basically what the enlistedman's visor cap insignia looks like,
but near jewelry quality, and having the entire design cut from the
circle so all you see is a ring border and the eagle/olive branch,
arrows, ribband, cloud & stars. Screw back fastener. Nice
detail. Quite heavy. Superb sweetheart pin. About 1
3/4" in diameter. $25
62 SP - WWII AVIATION RELATED SWEETHEART PIN
2 3/8" wide gold tone wing - prop brooch pin with rhinestone accents.
Couple very tiny stones are gone. Takes a 10x loupe to detect. Pretty pin.
$15
63 SP - WWII WAR
ORPHAN AID LAPEL PIN
Mint stamped brass
pin in the shape of a young girl’s bonnet or hat; painted red, white
and blue, with white ribbon at chin, bearing tiny lettering “War
Orphan Aid”. 1½” high. Pin back. Back is stamped “BATIGNE/PAT. PEND”.
Choice. All the SAW/patriotic items we are listing are from our
personal collection. $35
31 SP - C.1902 (SPANISH AMERICAN WAR) to 1918
(WWI)
SALESMAN'S ARMY INSIGNIA SAMPLE CASE.
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Carried by a
manufacturer’s sales representative to prospective customers (military
outfitters and dealers) and used to showcase the quality and diversity
of their products. Never, in nearly 50 years in the militaria business,
have I seen another one or anything like it. Contains its total
original contents which are collar insignia, miniature collar, lapel and
tie insignia, all in premium quality materials and exceptional
workmanship. There are five superb stick pins, each with branch
insignia in brass and German silver. This includes Cavalry, Artillery,
Engineers, Medical, Infantry. These alone are worth a minimum of $400.
Then there are branch and corps pin-back insignia, of the same quality.
These are worth several hundred more. The quality is jewelry grade,
many done up in extra layers. Some were probably intended both as
official insignia and as jewelry. Each is displayed on its original
titled card, affixed to a larger display board. All this is wrapped
with four flaps of off-white flannel inside and black oilcloth
exterior. Closed, the case measures 8 x 13 ½”. For an insignia
collector, this is a rare prize. $395
