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Different Son-In-Service Pin


Scott C.
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I'm used to seeing son-in-service pins with a red border, white center, and blue star(s). Can anyone shed light on the color combination on the pin below?

 

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It's a son in service pin but in a varied color configuration to avoid the patent restrictions.

 

Thanks for the replies. So the usual red border surrounding a white field with a blue star (or gold for KIA) was patented? Is there more info on this patent? The 'service flag' wiki article says use of the design was via government license.

 

The complete pin is posted below.

 

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Yes, the original patent was granted on Nov 6th 1917 by Captain Queisser. I show a copy of the patent (and others) in my upcoming book.

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