Should i go period patches and ribbons or are new ok or is a mix ok. Top quality made of high quality cloth fabric and sturdy adhesive material that can last for years. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered ruptured duck patch. All us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. The honorable service lapel button, sometimes called the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the right breast of the tunic, allowed its wearer to wear his or her uniform for up to thirty days subsequent to.
The most common wwii ruptured duck material is gold. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to. Gold vintage world war ii veterens uniform lapel button gold tone ruptured duck. The part that puzzles me is the td patch center bottom with the infantry crossed rifles bottom right. One original wwii, honorable discharge patch otherwise known as the ruptured duck. The honorable service lapel button, also known as the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered. It was warn on the right breast of the uniform and signified that, even though you were in uniform, you had completed your service. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. Uu073 wwii us army first sergeants chevrons 2 pair our price. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria.
The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date. Like many returning world war ii veterans, this sailors uniform was adorned with a ruptured duck patch the small yellow patch located on the right breast indicating that he had been discharged from active duty. I personally collect ww2 patches and do enjoy the home front patches. This patch is made of felt and embroidered with gold thread. Wwii usmc 6 marine division uniform wcollar emblems. Uwi0244 wwii us khaki ruptured duck patch our price. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. Across the top are from left to right the american defense medal, good conduct medal, meritorious unit commendation with the ruptured duck pin beneath, american campaign medal, and the wwii victory medal. Anyway i have been looking at the ikes and 4 pockets displayed here by the fellow collecters and some do not have the ruptured duck. Make offer 12 original wwii us ruptured duck honorable discharge patches, khaki. Overlooked military surplus wwii us patches thumbnail. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women.
The ruptured duck specializes in ww2 german and us militaria and memorabilia including wwii third reich helmets, insignia, visors, medals, uniforms, and more. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 1939. A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a. Get the best deals on original ww2 collectible us patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. Greetings, a friend of mine collects all things ruptured duck related so each christmas i try to find something to add to his collection. Wwii us army usmc navy air force patches thumbnail. This is an authentic wwii usmc 6 marine division uniform wcollar emblems, ruptured duck.
Machine embroidered on khaki material for wear on khaki shirts and uniform jackets. The felt looks black in most light but can appear to be a very dark blue. Honorable service lapel pin world war ii honorable discharge pin was a token of appreciation given to every american service member who was discharged during and after world war ii for service between september 1939 and december 1946. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. The ruptured duck was a common nickname given to this eagle badge which was issued to wwii service men who had completed their active duty and were honorably discharged. Original wwii aaf 12th air force patch bullion, italianmade, no glow. The honorable service lapel button sometimes called the honorable discharge lapel pin or ruptured duck was issued to members of the armed forces when they were honorably discharged during world war ii.
Vintage wwii us army honorable discharge ruptured duck vintagepatchesus. I promise you i will make every reasonable attempt to ensure you are happy with your purchase. Wwii ruptured duck embroidered novelty patches, iron on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Original and authentic ww2 german cloth insignia for sale by the ruptured duck. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. These are not expensive patches so i am grouping them together.
Many major league baseball teams wore special uniform patches throughout world war ii, but the ruptured duck patch was a source of pride for those returning ballplayers who served in the conflict. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. Ww2 17th airborne paratrooper glider artillery worn pocket patch moth nips.
Ww2 era original us army air force navy marine group of 5 patches 12090 up for sale is a group of 5 patches. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch when you shop the largest online selection at. If for any reason you are not happy please contact me prior to leaving negative feedback. Wwii us army merrills maurauders patch second design style variation. Came across this earlier topic by member militbuff that shows a regular army tab, a theater made one over western pacfc patch on a wwii m26 sergeant. The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. A japanese naval patch, a usn patch and a couple of pics of what looks like a torpedo plane. I have had a question in my mind for a while now and i did a search but did not see a thread that answered my question. The patch emblem, for a collector of wwii military uniforms. All items are verified to be wwii period items by ww2 historian bill shea. The ruptured duck patch pictured above was a source of pride for returning ballplayers who served in world war ii. A veteran would wear the ruptured duck pin on his military uniform to denote that he was an honorably discharged veteran and no longer in the armed. Issued to the us army, us navy and marine corps from september of 1939 till december of 1946.
The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. It was issues either as a patch or a pin patch was more common. Mods if this turns out to be a duplicate post feel free to delete. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of american history. Lining has some stains in the pit areas showing honest use. Original wwii gi honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. Uwq0148 wwii era us ruptured duck lapel devices our price. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
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