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Understanding the Context

Insignia 4K Fire TV vs. Toshiba 4K Fire TV: Which is better? The insignia of the division was a Santa Fe Cross within a circle. When the men went overseas, this sign was stenciled on trunks and baggage.

Key Insights

When later on in France, it became a shoulder insignia, curiously enough the breaks in the circle necessary for the stencil became permanent in the cloth insignia, although obviously incorrect. Vanguard has been making military insignia for many, many decades but all you ever see really is the more modern ones with just the "V" for a mark: I wonder if that one with the eagle, shield and V was something they used in the distant past? This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia. An original Indian Wars enlisted crossed sabers hat insignia is pretty easy to find.

Final Thoughts

Lots on EBay, but don’t overpay. Stamped brass - a bit smaller than the similar Civil War insignia. Stamped brass with soldered affixing wires on the reverse. The regimental numerals and troop letters worn with them are separate pieces and much tougher to find. Stay away from the officer hat insignia on EBay ... Obviously there are many collectors of Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Patches.

It also appears there are many new collectors everyday. Although this forum is a great reference in itself, "hard copy" reference is invaluable. I hope experienced collectors, and even the new collectors among us will ta...