Eki

[CMSgt]

I am posting this EKI screwback for Van Lais. It is marked 800 and has a two piece screw assembly.

[Von Lais]

If anyone has comments on condition, when they were issued, manufactured by, why no other marks are present, why does this one have a screw back rather than a pin as I have seen on similar ones on line? Any additional info or links to info pertaining to this would be appreciated. I know nothing about it and have been going in circles trying to find out correct name, maker, etc. This is how I landed at this forum and will be a member by days end. I found this in my Grandfather's basement in upstate New York in an old tool box after he passed away. I have been told that it is an Imperial EK by a member who was nice enough to post the pics for me. Magnet sticks to face, no markings on back other than the 800.

Thanks

[stevo4361]

not a bad tool box find at all

[Mike Kenny]

It's original but in poor condition, probably due to poor storage (toolboxes are not recommended for storing items opther than tools!).

Imo this screwback would be a private purchase example (awarded examples as far as I know were flat and pinback), possibly wartime or 20s, with a generic core that many makers used. ID'ing a maker would therefore be very difficult.

Regards
Mike

[Von Lais]

I'm intrigued, how cool. thanks for the info. Where can I find a catalog or website of other badges which were awarded during the same period to U.S. Army and other participating Army/Navy, etc.. Thinking I'll start a small collection of items from the period.