Allan H. Posted January 1, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 1, 2008 Here's an odd-ball for the group to ID as I can't figure it out myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted January 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2008 Here's an odd-ball for the group to ID as I can't figure it out myself. According to Stein's book, it is the first design for the National Security Training Corps, 1952. Made as prototypes, but rejected in favor of a different design. This was a civilian group, I think, so maybe these could have been worn as identification on uniforms when serving with the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted January 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2008 I was going to guess that NST stands for No Such Thing and was for a highly secret unit. Sorry - I couldn't resist. Please forgive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 2, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2008 NST was an integral part of the Universal Military Training proposed in 1948 by Pres. Truman. NST members had to be at least 18 and could only serve in the US and its territories. 17 year old could enlist w/ parental consent. Conress passed legislation for NST, but never implemented it. There are insignia for NST, as depicted below, in multiple combinations, but as it was not implemented, they became surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted January 2, 2008 Thanks for the help guys! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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