Jul 18, 2024 · Please start any discussions in the general "HALLMARKS" board. The "Reference" sub-board is compiled information from multiple threads that form a reference topic for different hallmarks, and responding to them is restricted. They are listed alphabetically by hallmark name.

May 9, 2012 · - The HLP-GI brooch hallmark are circa 1967 through the 1970's. The company changed it's name from "His Lordship Products Inc." to "Lordship Industries" in this timeframe. I don't know the exact date but I think around 1977 to early 1978. - The LI-GI brooch hallmark are circa early to late 1980's.

Dec 27, 2024 · The placement of the Amico and sterling marks is typical for these wings, so if this Command Pilot wing is 3-1/16" in span I would say it is not a cast copy. I don't know if I have seen a clutch back example before with this style of hallmark, can you tell if the posts are original or if perhaps a pin and catch were removed and replaced?

Nov 18, 2014 · - Prior to introduction of The Institute of Heraldry’s certification program many items were marked only with metal content marks (e.g. “Sterling”, “1/20 10K GF”) or bore no mark at all. Current regulations (AR 672-8) require use of the manufacturers’ “hallmark” (TIOH certification code) on Army items.

Jan 20, 2025 · I think this is fair price ($150) for a partial Norsid hallmark bombardier. Fuil Norsid hallmark is probably $225+ Same wing without partial hallmark is $80-100. I would consider this an uncommon pattern.

Jun 26, 2008 · Captain Zeno E. Briggs served from his appointment as a Naval Cadet in 1894 until retirement in 1945. Service during the Spanish American War was followed by officer service on the USS Texas. Several posts followed until the outbreak of WWI when he was Executive Officer aboard the USS Oregon, Col...

Jan 4, 2025 · I was watching this on ebay as it was sitting around $30. Came back a bit later after the auction ended and it sold for about $300. Great looking wing, very salty. Hallmark on the back.....which I can't read. Looks like a Blackington pattern. And perusing the intrawar wing thread, it looks like B...

Mar 3, 2015 · 1) That hallmark still exists and is in the hands of whoever owns the die and is producing the restricts. 2) Perhaps the author of "A Companion to Wings of WW2" knows something we don't (this could go two ways): a) The author has some knowledge of real early wings with this hallmark

Aug 8, 2013 · Searching online I found a number of jewelry pieces with the circled-SB hallmark, many of which supposedly dated to the 30's and 40's but no other wings besides the jump wings. I think I saw a couple of rank insignia items with this hallmark too. Here is a link to a jump wing listed on ebay with the circled-SB hallmark.

Jul 30, 2023 · Bell Trading Post, also known by the name, Bell Products, made military insignia from the 1930's until sometime in the 1980's. They are no longer in business. They were located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their hallmark was an upright sign post with an arrow pointing east and a sign with a bell hanging from the arrow.