Unusual Engraving, and Markings

[Researcher]

I did some more looking and all the barrel flats where I can see the area down into the low 149xxx range have the J.G. in oval and &. Serial 148762 has W.K in the oval and the & --

148762 03 V in circle barrel steel, W.K. in oval and &.jpg

The highest serial number I've recorded with the & is 180703. The J.G. in an oval continues into the 219xxx range as the PARKER BROS. OVERLOAD PROVED stamp came into use.

The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

I did some more looking and all the barrel flats where I can see the area down into the low 149xxx range have the J.G. in oval and &. Serial 148762 has W.K in the oval and the & --

The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.

This now opens up a whole new possibility of meaning, as it no longer appears related solely to Jim Geary.

[John Knobelsdorf II]

Somewhat close, sort of.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

I did some more looking and all the barrel flats where I can see the area down into the low 149xxx range have the J.G. in oval and &. Serial 148762 has W.K in the oval and the & --

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The highest serial number I've recorded with the & is 180703. The J.G. in an oval continues into the 219xxx range as the PARKER BROS. OVERLOAD PROVED stamp came into use.

The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.

Here’s a thought…. Charles Parker died in 1902 - possibly a remembrance or honor ribbon for Charles…?





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[Kevin McCormack]

Dave wrote:

"The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.[" - Exactly what came to mind when I first saw them.

[edgarspencer]

As WW1 didn't start until mid 1914, was in concern for the dozen Spanish American war POWs?