Guest Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I recently acquired a Columbia B ("Eagle") with a SN in the 115xxx range. The banner decal on the lid is missing the lower right fold back. I have not decided whether to replace the decal yet but was wondering which cities should be listed - New York, London, Paris (Munich-everyone's talking 'bout Pop Music - sorry, my wife's joke), etc. Thanks guys, I can't seem to find a picture of one with clear lettering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I can't help but wonder why your decal is missing that lower right section. This was where some retailers (including Sears, Roebuck, & Co.) applied their own markings. It's possible that someone removed one of these retailer's decals. I'd like to see a picture of yours. An Eagle in that serial range should have a "Type 4" decal, as shown in an article in the September 2016 issue of the APS magazine. Here's a picture of that decal: George P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, phonogfp said: I can't help but wonder why your decal is missing that lower right section. This was where some retailers (including Sears, Roebuck, & Co.) applied their own markings. It's possible that someone removed one of these retailer's decals. I'd like to see a picture of yours. George, Here is mine... 2 hours ago, phonogfp said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinfoilphono Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I would wager there was a Sears paper label there, which at some point fell off -- taking the decal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I agree with Rene. The missing area is too well-defined for this to be random damage. It's possible that the owner removed the marking as well. If this were mine, I think I'd leave it as is - - it's certainly interesting! Sears decals on an Eagle and a Q: George P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 hours ago, phonogfp said: I agree with Rene. The missing area is too well-defined for this to be random damage. It's possible that the owner removed the marking as well. If this were mine, I think I'd leave it as is - - it's certainly interesting! Sears decals on an Eagle and a Q: George, You have confirmed my suspicions. I will not be changing this decal. One thing I have learned is not to make any changes until I know for sure. Thx for the pix. And yes, it is kind of cool. David 10 hours ago, phonogfp said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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