Need help with Sterling/Gold Filled pin

Discussion in 'Silver' started by libbyloodle, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. libbyloodle

    libbyloodle Well-Known Member

    This pin is marked in four places. It looks like it probably started as two pieces, one silver and one gold-filled, which were then soldered together. The top, silver piece, is marked STERLING and has a maker's mark. And the bottom, gold-filled piece, is marked 1/20 10K+STER and has the same maker's mark.

    I don't recognize the makers mark. Can anyone help...with the maker's mark or any other info on what this pin might be, if anything?
    I just got it today at a church bazaar. It was marked as Coast Guard or Navy?

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Ohhh....when King sees that .....!!!!

    Hey Libby where ya bin ?? :):)
     
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  3. libbyloodle

    libbyloodle Well-Known Member

    I know! It has been a while, huh? So tell me, what do you know about it?? :hungry:
    I'm on the edge of my seat...;)
     
  4. Ladybranch

    Ladybranch Well-Known Member

    According to the following website it is an Officer and Chief Warrant Officer Cap Insignia.

    "This device is worn on the combination cap and a one-half size miniature version is worn on the garrison cap."

    It says "in 1941 the eagle was changed to face to the right; to the wearer’s sword arm." As yours is facing to the "wearer's right" yours would date after 1941.

    "Two gold colored crossed fouled anchors with burnished silver colored shield surmounted by a burnished silver spread eagle.."

    http://blog.medalsofamerica.com/officer-chief-warrant-officer-cap-insignia/
    http://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/navy-cap-devices-accessories/officer

    If you Google: Navy eagle, shield, anchor pins, up will come a multitude of images of them.

    --- Susan
     
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  5. Ladybranch

    Ladybranch Well-Known Member

    BTW, believe H&H Hillborn and Hamburg was the manufacturer of this insignia per the following website. It seems they used 2 different logos with yours, a spread wing eagle with HH, the most commonly seen.

    Need to scroll a good 1/2 way down this page to H. & H. Hillborn and Hamburg.
    http://www.wartimecollectables.com/hallmarks-of-us-badges---insignia.html

    --- Susan
     
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  6. libbyloodle

    libbyloodle Well-Known Member

    Hi Susan. Thank You!! Perfect Info. Great Links! Much Appreciated.
    Guess the church ladies were correct with Navy :happy:
     
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