Baron3-6 Posted July 26, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2019 So I collect 38th Div items and recently found a pin just like the one below next to the patch (the only reference I found online was that completed auction photo without info). I know it's 38th Division WWII, but when/how was it worn? Is it a sweat heart piece or something unofficial? The pin back clasp looks fairly primitive, Philippine made? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted July 26, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2019 This is an unauthorized DI, not a “pin”, for the 38th ID. Yes, Philippine-made, and rare. When found, they are either painted or unpainted, like yours. A similar UA DI exists for the 86th ID, and another Div, but the ID escapes me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron3-6 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted July 26, 2019 This is an unauthorized DI, not a “pin”, for the 38th ID. Yes, Philippine-made, and rare. When found, they are either painted or unpainted, like yours. A similar UA DI exists for the 86th ID, and another Div, but the ID escapes me know. Tred- Much appreciated - that's why I put it in the DI section, I figured if it was anything worn on a uniform, that had to be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted August 13, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2019 I never thought these were a DI, as worn on the collar or shoulder and worn in pairs. If I remember right, they were worn on the pocket flap, below the ribbons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron3-6 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2019 Any pictures of this worn? I was going to put mine on an OS cap for display purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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