FYI-graphic designer of the Imperial Cog and Rebel Insignia discovered

[crow]

(unless you already knew:rolleyes )

Who'da thunk it...I had a question answered in this month's issue of Star Wars Insider (p.57, Jan/ Feb '08 issue)

My question:
I am looking For Help in finding the artist responsible for the Galactic Empire emblem (cog).......(the rest of my question Blah blah blah)

--Scott Withers,501st Midwest Garrison TK-1491


Steve Sansweet said:

I forwarded your question to John Mollo and here's his reply: " The metal insignia used on the officers cap and belt buckles, was an aluminum pulley which was part of a record turntable mechanism, that we bought in bulk and used exactly as they were. The black and white logo used on imperial helmets was designed by me, and was based on a series of sketches working out the possible use of shapes occurring in 18th century fortifiction. "The rebel logo I take to be the one on the rebel helmets, was again designed by me-no particular sources used this time."


"Yet another Star wars mystery laid to rest by the Insider Q&A. Great Question"

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Over here:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=35395

 

[crow]

Over here:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=35395

ah interesting...I had no interest in the metal parts on the caps (wasn't even asking 'bout those), I was just interested in the graphic design on the insignias. Mollo had been a popular guess, and I just wanted to find out from the source.

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Oh- yeah, the symbols themselves. I didn't read that far into it.

Interesting indeed !

 

[sabergirl]

Nice! I've always been kind of curious about this too. Although what connection the imperial cog has to 18th century fortifications, I'm not really sure...Maybe he imagined crenelations all folded-in on one another or something.

I almost wish there was a little more inspiration behind the rebel alliance symbol. Oh well, it still looks great.

 

[Atom Crasher]

The cog isn't so dissimilar to the designs of many coastal forts - google Forts Jackson, Morgan, Jefferson - there are probably more in the US.
The same design ideas can be seen in Tudor artillery castles here in the UK - Deal Castle is a good example.
Of course, you won't find an identical match - but you can certainly see similarities.

 

[defstartrooper]

You know what for a second there i was expcting another AA pic Crow :lol