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. 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. 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. Wwii ruptured duck embroidered novelty patches, iron on. All us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. The most common wwii ruptured duck material is gold. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to. I promise you i will make every reasonable attempt to ensure you are happy with your purchase.
This patch is made of felt and embroidered with gold thread. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Get the best deals on original ww2 collectible us patches when you shop the largest online selection at. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of. Wwii usmc 6 marine division uniform wcollar emblems. 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.
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. 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. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. The patch emblem, for a collector of wwii military uniforms. The part that puzzles me is the td patch center bottom with the infantry crossed rifles bottom right. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. These are not expensive patches so i am grouping them together. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 1939. The ruptured duck specializes in ww2 german and us militaria and memorabilia including wwii third reich helmets, insignia, visors, medals, uniforms, and more.
It was warn on the right breast of the uniform and signified that, even though you were in uniform, you had completed your service. It was issues either as a patch or a pin patch was more common. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage. This is an authentic wwii usmc 6 marine division uniform wcollar emblems, ruptured duck. Original and authentic ww2 german cloth insignia for sale by the ruptured duck. Issued to the us army, us navy and marine corps from september of 1939 till december of 1946.
I personally collect ww2 patches and do enjoy the home front patches. All insignia, badges, awards, and medals thumbnail. The ruptured duck patch pictured above was a source of pride for returning ballplayers who served in world war ii. Top quality made of high quality cloth fabric and sturdy adhesive material that can last for years. The felt looks black in most light but can appear to be a very dark blue. Lining has some stains in the pit areas showing honest use. Original wwii aaf 12th air force patch bullion, italianmade, no glow. 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. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. Wwii us army merrills maurauders patch second design style variation. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. Vintage wwii us army honorable discharge ruptured duck vintagepatchesus. 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.
A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a. All items are verified to be wwii period items by ww2 historian bill shea. World war ii us fighter squadren patch lggmilitaria. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The ruptured duck pin and embroidered patch was invented as a way to allow military soldiers who were no longer on active duty to continue to wear their uniforms while they made their way back home. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Make offer 12 original wwii us ruptured duck honorable discharge patches, khaki. Should i go period patches and ribbons or are new ok or is a mix ok. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath it was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Uu073 wwii us army first sergeants chevrons 2 pair our price. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of american history. Greetings, a friend of mine collects all things ruptured duck related so each christmas i try to find something to add to his collection.
Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The pin, which depicted an eagle inside a wreath, served as proof to military police that its. One original wwii, honorable discharge patch otherwise known as the ruptured duck. Gold vintage world war ii veterens uniform lapel button gold tone ruptured duck. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. Uwi0244 wwii us khaki ruptured duck patch our price. The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date.
Original wwii gi honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. 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. 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. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. Uwq0148 wwii era us ruptured duck lapel devices our price. Machine embroidered on khaki material for wear on khaki shirts and uniform jackets. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered ruptured duck patch.
Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. 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. 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. Overlooked military surplus wwii us patches thumbnail. If for any reason you are not happy please contact me prior to leaving negative feedback. The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. Ww2 era original us army air force navy marine group of 5 patches 12090 up for sale is a group of 5 patches.
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. 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 ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered. Ww2 17th airborne paratrooper glider artillery worn pocket patch moth nips. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Issued to all servicemen at the end of their enlistment during wwii. 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. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch.
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