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. We offer caps for the famed b17, b24, pby catalina and more. The pin, which depicted an eagle inside a wreath, served as proof to military police that its. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in world war ii. Each division of the united states army had a patch to identify it. Our selection also includes a large selection of world war ii aircraft caps. Problems or concerns, please message us 3 inches thematsa store 300728024798. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck.
A word on the ruptured duck many people think that the ruptured duck pin is only from world war 2 but its been used several times. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of american history. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. We have seen here the army ruptured duck, and the usmc white diamond discharge patches. The divisions 116th infantry regiment, attached to the first infantry division, was in the first wave of troops ashore during operation overlord, the landings in normandy, france. Army air forces usaaf aircrews fought in a vast global war from the hot, dry deserts of north africa to the dangerously frigid wilderness in greenland, iceland, and alaska. Ruptured duck for sale military collectibles for sale. 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. 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 navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. Which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. 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. Since the bird is looking to his right as if a doctor might have told it to turn its head and cough veterans imagined he might have a hernia. Veterans often went home in uniform wearing a sewnon version of the emblem like the one in the museum so.
The pin was created to solve several problems for the us military. Does the eagle on your world war ii era ruptured duck pin look like he just lost a drunken bar fight. These are cool patches, but all we get today is a stupid discharge packet and our dd214, which shows honorable service. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured. Ruptured duck award is a sign of times business insider. Then walk away and search for another, better example. In world war ii, the marines played a central role in the pacific war. The ruptured duck specializes in ww2 german and us militaria and memorabilia including wwii third reich helmets, insignia, visors, medals, uniforms, and more. The mlb hall of fame has a copy of the july 1945 american league presidents letter to other teams. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge insignia. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The type of flying clothing and service dress they wore.
One particular identification thread this weekend contained the ruptured duck, an old award dating back to world war ii with just a little research, it became clear that the duck. Original wwii world war ii ruptured duck veterans award patch. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a. Did any other service have them, and if so which ones and what did they look like. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days.
It allowed the uniform to be worn for 30 days after discharge due to clothing shortages and also indicated the soldier was not awol. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale. An overseas chevron was an inverted chevron patch of gold metallic thread on olive drab backing worn on the lower left sleeve on the standard army dress uniform over the service stripes. For more information on this ebay item customer service 7 days a week 7 am to 5 pm pst. Baseball came of age during american civil war baseball. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria. This ruptured duck world war ii veteran ball cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria for.
Thus the nickname, the ruptured duck, seemed appropriate. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. The patch below it is the ruptured duck patch, worn by soldiers who were honorably discharged during ww2. During world war 2, soldiers and sailors were not allowed to have or wear civilian clothes. Original unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch embroidered on khaki twill, cut edge. Page 1 of 2 discharge patches posted in army and usaaf. 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. 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.
Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. Ruptured duck lapel pin ruptured duck lapel pin 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. The ruptured duck was the nickname of a world war ii north american aviation b25b mitchell medium bomber sn 402261 piloted by lt. The original concept of an overseas bar began in the first world war with what was known as an overseas chevron. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers. The aircraft was one of sixteen b25bs which participated in the doolittle raid on japan commanded by lieutenant colonel later general jimmy doolittle. The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. Worn above the right breast pocket by army personnel having been honorably discharged from the service in world war ii. 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.
It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. All items in this wwii store are made by manufactures the supply the military so the quality is guaranteed. The iconic ruptured duck discharge badge of world war ii, this example having been created in 14 karat gold. On his right breast is the ruptured duck, his honorable discharge emblem. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to. Here is an excerpt from army regulation 600822 cancerning lapel buttons.
The license plates, license plate frames, mouse pads and tshirts are made in our military gifts facility in scottsboro, al. Dec 21, 2011 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. Vtg 1943 ww2 wwii us army military mackinaw jeep jacket coat 36 ruptured duck. An overseas service bar is an insignia worn on the united states army, army service uniform, and previously on the army green class a and the army blue dress blue uniforms, that indicates the recipient has served six months overseas in a theater of war. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Wwii usaaf aircrews national museum of the united states. Common myths about the ruptured duck pin the american war. Ruptured duck was a slang term for the honorable service lapel pin given american military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during wwii.
The department of defense awarded the button between september 1939 and december 1946, and it was made of gilt brass, except during metal shortages during which it was made of gilt. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in world war ii like so many pieces of american history, the ruptured duck patch made its way onto the baseball diamond. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin criteria. 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. Wwii 14 karat gold ruptured duck discharge badge griffin. 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. Wwii ruptured duck embroidered novelty patches, iron on. Nov 06, 2017 what caught my attention was an image of three chicago cubs players wearing uniforms with a patch bearing a familiar military design that is affectionately known as the ruptured duck. Ninetyone divisions saw action during world war ii. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Embroidered world war ii veteran patch with european ribbons 5. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck dover army navy store. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. In world war ii wearing an ssi on the right shoulder simply indicated prior combat.
It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. I can comprehend the reasons to acknowledge honorable service, however. Get the best deals on original ww2 collectible us patches when you shop the largest online. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The ruptured duck is the only official allbranch honorable discharge lapel. The battles of guadalcanal, bougainville, tarawa, guam, tinian, saipan, peleliu, iwo jima, and okinawa saw fierce fighting between marines and the imperial japanese army. The pin, which depicted an eagle inside a wreath, served as proof to military police that its wearer was not going absent without leave. Memories of world war ii, still fresh in collectibles.
There was one mountain division, two cavalry divisions, five airborne divisions, 16 armored divisions, and 68 infantry divisions. I found several articles about the ruptured duck, including other reasons the insignia was worn by recently honorably discharged military personnel. 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. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. On his left shoulder is the ix engineer command patch and on his right the eighth air force patch ix engineer command was subordinate to eighth air force. Ww2 marine division 2 mardev2 service uniform pacific theater ruptured duck. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins.
The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date. Ruptured duck wwii army war honorable discharge veteran. Wwi, wwii, revolutionary war, civil war collectibles. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Our selection also includes many of the us army air corps air forces. The back has some slight glue residue on it from the veterans scrap book. Patches, germany, original period items, ww ii 193945.
The following information illustrates some of the patches used by the us marines during world war two. He now has a collection of 400 pieces of memorabilia that he. See more ideas about world war ii, world war and war. Our selection also includes general world war ii veteran caps. Military baseball hall of fame chevrons and diamonds. Product description this ruptured duck world war ii veteran ball cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap.
Patches, germany, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. Like so many pieces of american history, the ruptured duck patch made its way onto the baseball diamond. Sometimes known as the honorable service lapel patch. What would be the purpose of wearing a discharge patch when. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. We offer a world war ii ruptured duck caps with service ribbons. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Top quality made of high quality cloth fabric and sturdy adhesive material that can last for years.
Since the uniform doesnt have a world war ii victory medal ribbon or ruptured duck discharge patch, there is a good chance the owner was either discharged sometime before the end of the war or the uniform was never updated with these final insignia. Aug 28, 2018 another version of the origin of the nickname says that the bird looks more like a duck than an eagle. United states military patch veteran ruptured duck wwii. I pulled it from his closet in the late 1970s and have it still with no ruptured duck.
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