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asoccerdude113
11-01-2010, 09:20 PM
So my dad found this in the yard when he was doing yard work. I want to know mainly if its worth anything. Im pretty sure its real silver and have no clue if those are real diamonds though. either way i think its pretty cool, if any of you have any information on this it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
MickDonalds
11-02-2010, 04:30 AM
That thing is really cool looking! What in the world is it? The only thing I can think of is maybe it's some kind of ceremonial broach to be used on a sash or something?

How big is it? Maybe it's a necktie tack?
DevilDog812
11-02-2010, 12:50 PM
looks pretty sick! can you get a picture of the back of it too? it might show us something more
Razboj
11-02-2010, 01:03 PM
It looks like a power ranger helmet or something
asoccerdude113
11-02-2010, 03:03 PM
wow i completely forgot to put the other pictures sorry. lol
Yea it says "USMC" on the back and on top of the eagle is says "Semper Fide"
But i think its really cool
DevilDog812
11-02-2010, 03:16 PM
im assuming its a pin? does the bar across the back come undone?
ErisKillton
11-02-2010, 06:18 PM
Looks like a tie tack.
Most likely not an issued item. Probably a custom made thing for special occasions.



Hit up the next antiques road show =D
DevilDog812
11-02-2010, 07:35 PM
thats what i was thinking too. being silver and diamonds and all, you would think it had at least one marking on it from the maker
asoccerdude113
11-02-2010, 09:26 PM
im assuming its a pin? does the bar across the back come undone?

yes its a pin and comes undone.

lol in like 40 years i hope i will be one of those old people making bank on the antique roadshow
asoccerdude113
11-02-2010, 09:28 PM
Also do you guys know any websites that specializes in military collectibles? I would like to ask around more but i dont know where to ask.
Sixx
11-02-2010, 10:13 PM
it's some sort of USMC EGA brooch or so.

It could be very well worth some money.
DevilDog812
11-02-2010, 10:51 PM
could try this. http://www.usmcmuseum.com/index.asp
they should be able to identify it if anybody

i dont know, but id try one of the uniforms and heraldry people:
http://www.usmcmuseum.com/Museum_staff.asp
Mel
11-02-2010, 10:51 PM
Dude113...I've looked at about 500 pics of Marine pins today and could not find that one.Any idea how old it is?Seen lots of cool stuff....But not that one.Like Devildog says,It could be a custom job.Sorry I couldn't help ya.
Sixx
11-02-2010, 11:01 PM
Try this forum http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=44r5212bgbrl0m10sm0pmdvo32&board=14.0
DevilDog812
11-03-2010, 08:05 PM
i have an account there now, want me to post it? or you can make an account and do it, its a pretty interesting site, i like it
Sixx
11-04-2010, 01:42 AM
Yeah it's a nice forum, a lot of knowledgeable people there. You get great results....

I love treasure hunting :)
asoccerdude113
11-09-2010, 09:12 PM
i have an account there now, want me to post it? or you can make an account and do it, its a pretty interesting site, i like it

Yea could you please do it i have had no time to use the computer lately. Thanks a lot if you get around to it.
DevilDog812
11-09-2010, 11:44 PM
yep, i did it, no problem

so far i got 1 reply. he said:

It's a sweetheart pin. The Marine would give it to his girlfriend or wife. That's a nice looking one.

As to worth I have no clue. It depends on age but USMC stuff is a bit more collectible than the other services.

ill update if anything new comes up
asoccerdude113
11-11-2010, 05:26 PM
yep, i did it, no problem

so far i got 1 reply. he said:


ill update if anything new comes up

Thanks a lot.

I feel real bad that somebody lost it, it probably meant a lot to that them.