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Hi! My GGUncle is wearing the patch of this insignia in a photo I have of him, taken in 1948 while he was serving in Germany. I came across a photo of this pin and was wondering what this would have been for? Where would you have worn a tiny pin like this? Thanks! I'm very interested in this.

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Hi!

 

Looks like a DUI (Distinctive Unit Insigina) that could be worn on the straps on top of the shoulders or on collars of uniforms.

 

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What size is it? If it's approx. 1 1/2" H then it's a DI. If a 1/2" or so, then perhaps worn on civilian attire.

 

DIs were usually worn on lower lapels, not collars. They were worn on epaulets ca. 1948 and later.

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