Small piece of paper in grip/mag well

Hugo Borchardt · 01-28-2011, 10:54 AM

The item is in surprisingly good condition. I would expect more imprint, rust stains, or discoloration where it made contact with the grips and frame.

I did a little research on google images hoping to find the exact same eagle to give it some context but failed to find one. There are a ton of variations.

I'd like to see a photo of the back of the tag even if it is blank, maybe taken with a coin, or back on the gun in the position it was found to get an idea of its size. Might give a couple more clues, but I agree this one may not be solved for sure.

The wet ink stain on the signature shows it was hand signed. The eagle is not crisp and uniform, and is not centered on the tag and may be a hand stamp and not a print. A hand stamp would likely have circle around it though.

I'm leaning away from a garment tag though I'm not discounting it. I just can't believe the "59" is a coincidence.

01-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#30
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	The item is in surprisingly good condition. I would expect more imprint, rust stains, or discoloration where it made contact with the grips and frame. I did a little research on google images hoping to find the exact same eagle to give it some context but failed to find one. There are a ton of variations. I'd like to see a photo of the back of the tag even if it is blank, maybe taken with a coin, or back on the gun in the position it was found to get an idea of its size. Might give a couple more clues, but I agree this one may not be solved for sure. The wet ink stain on the signature shows it was hand signed. The eagle is not crisp and uniform, and is not centered on the tag and may be a hand stamp and not a print. A hand stamp would likely have circle around it though. I'm leaning away from a garment tag though I'm not discounting it. I just can't believe the "59" is a coincidence. Attached Images __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm Last edited by Hugo Borchardt; 01-28-2011 at 11:51 AM.