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WWI USMC Collar Disk set Variation #1 Reproduction

$ 13.2

Availability: 27 in stock

Description

This is for 1 set of WWI ERA Reproduction USMC
Collar Disk pair, variation 1
This is an excellent set of
REPRODUCTION
enlisted US. Marine Corps Collar Disks.
When Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt visited France in 1918, he authorized Marine enlisted men to wear discs depicting the Eagle, Globe and Anchor(EGA). These collar insignia were prescribed for enlisted uniforms on 5 August 1918 when Brig. GEN. W.C. Neville, USMC, authorized the 4th Brigade to procure 1" round discs to distinguish Marines from other services. The only difference in the Marine's disc was the addition of the EGA, as opposed to the Army's "U.S." and unit or rate designation. Some replacments had them and some may have been private purchase.
These initial disks were bronze for the service collar. A short production run of gilt devices was made for dress collars. Only Marines serving in France and Germany wore these during the remainder of 1918 and 1919.
We have both Variations of USMC Disks, see our other items.
This pair of disks are a perfect
replica
down to the brass screw back
.
When you buy this pair of disks be assured you will receive a great item.
I send these out in padded envelopes with priority mail and tracking. Insurance can be added upon request.
I always comb
ine shipping on multiple items.
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