u.s. collar disc

[denfly]

This unusual style escapes me. It's listed as 1960's era. Was this actually used and accepted by the military or is it some sort of novelty item? There are other initial variations but believing one with NYMA would be more uniform conforming for a institute like that.

[Eric Zentner]

New York Military Academy.

Eric

[denfly]

Yes, I'm aware of that but was that type authorized?

[gel65]

I don't believe this is novelty most likely issued or, privately made is it maker marked on the back

[SteveR]

Yes, I'm aware of that but was that type authorized?

Private military schools need no authorization to create insignia.

[denfly]

No it's not marked. I figured since it represents the M.A. that they had to adhere to regulated items. Thanks.

[GIZMO8Z]

No it's not marked. I figured since it represents the M.A. that they had to adhere to regulated items. Thanks.

The New York Military Academy is located about 20miles away from me. The NYMA is essentially a private military high school. I believe many of it's students go on to the Military Academy at West Point, which is also located very nearby.

Since it's a high school and not an official entity of the U.S. Military, I don't think they have to adhere to official military regulations.

[denfly]

Was it originally in Peekskill, N.Y. Iv'e seen an old postcard with a building there that was a NYMA school?

[Eric Zentner]

Not sure what you want to know my friend but this symbol has changed over the years. And this is the modern style 50, 60ish IMO.

[denfly]

Unique style almost like the pro baseball teams. As for the academy being in Peekskill, it was another military academy that closed in 1968 known as Peekskill Military Academy, due in part by the NYMA's presence and enrollment. Thanks again folks.