WWII US MARINE CORPS EGA - ENLISTED MAN
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor is the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps. It is commonly referred to as
an EGA, although this usage is officially discouraged by the U.S. Marine Corps. The current emblem traces its roots in the designs
and ornaments of the early Continental Marines as well as the United Kingdom's Royal Marines.
The present emblem, adopted in 1955, differs from the emblem of 1868 only by a change in the eagle. Before that time many devices,
ornaments, ribbons, and distinguishing marks followed one another as official badges of the corps.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US medals and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII medal or insignia worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the medals
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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This US medal or insignia is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this medal/insignia.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII medals or insignia, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US medals and insignia
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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