outlook6 Posted December 9, 2014 #1 Posted December 9, 2014 Can anyone offer any info on this Air Force lapel pin - purpose, issuing organization, etc? As always any help is greatly appreciated. Jim
Bluejacket Posted December 9, 2014 #2 Posted December 9, 2014 The wings and lightning bolt design is the same as the device at the top of the USAF Medal of Honor suspension. I can't recall ever seeing it anywhere else. Bluejacket
outlook6 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #3 Posted December 9, 2014 It is also part of the USAF emblem. Jim
Bluejacket Posted December 9, 2014 #4 Posted December 9, 2014 It is also part of the USAF emblem. Jim Duh........ And I was Air Force. Bluejacket
COOKIEMAN Posted December 9, 2014 #5 Posted December 9, 2014 One possibility. Since the design is on a pentagon, it might denote service in the 5-sided hanger at some time.
flyboy53 Posted December 11, 2014 #6 Posted December 11, 2014 This pin is from the late 50s and early 60s. It was available through jewelers and the BX. There are two versions that I've found. One bronze or brass and the other is gold.
outlook6 Posted December 11, 2014 Author #7 Posted December 11, 2014 Flyboy, Many thanks for your input. I was assuming it would have been a commercial/civilian item. Here's an image I found on that auction site of one in its original box. Unfortunately there are no labels showing to add any more information. Thanks again and best regards, Jim
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