Field Guide to Hallmarks and Buttonbacks of US Military Insignia, 5th edition

Description: $35 the new 5th edition. Reference book on US Hallmarks 384 pages lots of photo's just look at the few pages shown here. This is the most comprehensive book on hallmarks and button backs that have been used on Military Insignia and buttons since the early 1800’s. While a number of books have been written on hallmarks used by jewelry manufacturers it seems that the military has been forgotten. Yet medals and insignia are the jewelry of the military. The processes to manufacturer medals and insignia are the same as jewelry. Some jewelry companies did make insignia but a vast majority of insignia manufactures did not make jewelry so their hallmarks were never cataloged in any books. This 3rd edition has grown once again to cover more manufacture and includes not only companies within the USA but also companies that made insignia for the US Military overseas. It now includes many marks on the backs of buttons going back to the early 1800's. Were possible background information is provided on the companies listed. In some cases only the company name is shown with a hope that in the future readers will supply additional information and hallmarks for future editions. Also listed as an appendix is a list of WWII German manufacturers and their official hallmarks. Another Appendix is a complete index of all US Army Institute of Heraldry assigned code numbers. This 4th edition one again has added more hallmarks and many more button back marks. By far the most complete book on this subject with hundreds of photo's and considered by many to be the bible on this subject. Here is a review of the book from Military Trader: FM 82-102 Field Guide to Hallmarks of US Military Insignia, by Joe Weingarten (ISBN-9798856122274, 1903 Press. Softcover, 2016, 6” x 9”, 384 pages, hundreds of color and b/w illustrations, $49.00) The most useful “maps” for collectors to follow are the result of hundreds of hours of research, compilation, and finally, publication. Author, artist, and collector Joe Weingarten has advanced the US military insignia hobby doing all of that with his new Field Guide to Hallmarks of U.S. Military Insigina. Don’t be fooled by the military technical manual-appearing cover—this book is a landmark of research that collectors will refer to time and again. This is the most comprehensive listing of hallmarks used on US military metal insignia that has ever been available. While a number of books have been written on hallmarks used by jewelry manufacturers, Weingarten recognized the cross-over: Medals and insignia are the “jewelry” of the military. Building on that, he scoured old listings, archives, and business records to compile this listing. Whenever possible, company profiles are provided as well. But most importantly, Weingarten endeavored to illustrate the company logos and markings with clear photographs of actual military insignia. In some cases only the company name is shown with a hope that in the future readers will supply additional information and hallmarks for future editions. Added bonuses in this book are details about dating pinback catch types, clutches, Institute of Heraldry List of Concerns Authorized to Manufacture Insignia, and most importantly, a good index. Codes found on German WWII-era insignia and medals are included as appendices. As with Weingarten’s other book, Field Guide to US Paratrooper Badges, this current offering is a “work in progress.” The author welcomes corrections and additions that he will include in future editions. This book lists on Amazon for $49.00 and is offered here at a discount for eBayers. When passion and research finally result in a book, our hobby advances. Joe Weingarten has moved US metal insignia collecting forward with this newest offering. Don’t miss the opportunity to continue your collecting journey with this new map!—JAG

Price: 35 USD

Location: Fortville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-09-25T11:53:08.000Z

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