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Gunslinger1111

Hi, I am new here and thanks for letting me join. I acquired these pins today and after hours of research I have been unable to identify the squadrons. They look WW 2? Any help would be appreciated.

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They are all recent manufacturer either for the collector market or those few veterans still alive. None are WW II period manufacture. The insignia on the top right, motto VAGUARDS, is for the 493rd Bomb Squadron and resembles their patch, not a known distinctive insignia.

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Gunslinger1111

Hey hanks for the help. I found them on the internet except for the 492. I couldn't find the exact patch. Johnny Signor Could you give me a link to it. Thanks again fellows.

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Johnny Signor

page 592 of the book titled, World War II Combat Squadrons Of The United States Air Force, I don't have a scan of the page or I'd post that , I'm sure a Forum member can probably do that .......

BTW, it's the "Post' Ww2 design , WW-2 era had a totally different design ....

Johnny

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