Sterling Silver oval shields available
 

Recently I went in search of a silver shield for a Parker project. It seems finding these may be a little difficult. I commissioned a local Silver Smith to make 12 shields in anticipation others might need a shield or might want to have one for a future need. These are an exact duplicate of he originals. These are made from 22 gauge Sterling Silver with 6 holes pre-drilled. Included is 3" of Sterling Silver wire which you can cut the length of the pins you would like. $40.00 for the shield and wire, includes the cost of my padded envelopes, and shipping to you.
Only 8 available. If you say you want one or two just let me know and they will go out right away this week, you do not need to wait for payment to get to me. If there is more interest I had a copper pattern made so it would be easier to make more if needed. Once these are gone, I would prefer to get enough people that might want them so I could order at least 6. In order to keep the price the same.

I also am having two Gold filled ovals made, they should only be about $10.00 more.
Finally as soon as I get an original shield for a pattern like those on the lower grades I will have some of these made.

As a side note these shield can have your initials engraved, if you would like but needs to be done before drilling and bending. I would be happy to get an estimate, would be machine engraved.
The guys making these are are from a family that has been doing custom work for over 50 years.
I'm not trying to make money on these but only trying to cover the costs. Would like to contribute something back for the commarodery shown to me since joining the PGCA.
Note the top left shield is the reproduction, the shield at the top right is the original.
Pardon the glare in the pictures.

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Very thoughtful of you Phil

Beautiful work and thanks for the effort Phil.

Phil, how do the pins without heads keep the medallion in place? I have never had an original come loose, but why?

What holds them in is the hole is close to the pin diameter. I believe it works similar to a rivit. Metal is some what soft so when you drive the pin into the hole it swells up and locks in place. You still need to sand down and polish. Hopefully others with more knowledge of will help out here.

I defiantly want one

Pat Dugan
1926 Dawson Road
ALBANY Ga. 31707

pddugan@bellsouth.net

Please e mail your mailing address

Pat I will get one on its way. Still 6 left.
Phil Carr
8502 E Calle Bolivar
Tucson AZ 85715

Hi Phil, I've sent you 2 messages but for some reason they are not transmitting. I have the shield. When do you want it? Cheers, Tom

Thanks ,, I sent your check this afternoon

Bill, I believe the pins are peened slightly with a jewelers flatter when they are driven into pilot holes, slightly smaller than the wire.

Apparently, spell checker has never heard of the word 'peened'.