Sterling Silver oval shields available

[Phillip Carr]

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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[allen newell]

Very thoughtful of you Phil

[Jim DiSpagno]

Beautiful work and thanks for the effort Phil.

[Bill Murphy]

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

[Phillip Carr]

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.

[Pat Dugan]

I defiantly want one

Pat Dugan
1926 Dawson Road
ALBANY Ga. 31707

pddugan@bellsouth.net

Please e mail your mailing address

[Phillip Carr]

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

[Tom Carter]

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

[Pat Dugan]

Thanks ,, I sent your check this afternoon

[edgarspencer]

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

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'.

[Phillip Carr]

Thank you Edgar.

[Pat Dugan]

Are you going to make some brass
Shields for VH grades??? the ones from Connecticut Shotgun were not exactly
Like Parker

[Phillip Carr]

I am awaiting an original as I write. It will be used as a pattern, so it will be the actual shape, and size as the original. I had not planned to make from brass, but I can have one made for you from the same pattern from brass if you would like.
I welcome input as to what the best material should be. I had planned to use the Jewelery grade sterling silver. Possibly nickel silver?
If there is interest by members to have some made for you, please let me know. I plan on only having a few made for myself as well as for a few others that have expressed interest.
I may have been a little optimistic on the first ovals I had made.

[Brian Dudley]

Original material for shields would be brass.

I had always thought about getting sheet brass and cutting out new ones with a crawlers saw. But I never seem to run out of original ones to use/sell.

Phil,

I will take two of your new silver ovals. I will get a check coming soon.

[edgarspencer]

OK, I give up.. What's a crawlers saw?

[Phillip Carr]

Brian I'll send out 2 shields today. Mr Carlos Diaz has a great shop and does quality work at a fair price. He will also engrave name or initials in the style you wish on the shields for an additional $20.00.

[Brian Dudley]

In my opinion, engraving anything in a shield or oval before installation is a complete waste since the piece would need to be worked some once set into the wood for proper installation and would thus compromise the engraving. Engraving should be done after final install and finishing in stock.

I meant Jewelers saw Edgar.

[edgarspencer]

I figured it was something like that, and not like this 'Crawler Saw'

[Brian Dudley]

That is a bad-a** piece of equipment!

[Pat Dugan]

Received shield today and it is
A super deal...think about the little brass ones on e bay are 25 to 30 dollars..
It's beautiful

[Phillip Carr]

Thanks for the positive feedback.

I still have 3 left that are not spoken for.

Guys, Please let me know if you would like one.

[chris dawe]

I'll take one Ghostrider

[Phillip Carr]

I'll send it out today Chris.