Patches and other small

[boisbelleau]

Hello,

 

Again small finds at local yard sales here in PA.

 

 

These are just a few of the finds but I am seeking your advice for dating these. None have plastic backings so I am pretty sure they are not modern. I also know that these are not pre WWII as I can recognize WWI era patches. The 79th Div. patch has a fine OD border. The 78th Div. doesn't but doesn't have extra string on the back. The 101st is a one piece but has extra string on the back. Could someone be so kind as to enlightned me... That would be great. I found other patches (79th and 77th) but they feel new.

 

As for the DSC pin... Would this be something one would wear on the lapel of a jacket? Or is it just a mini medal for decoration only?

 

BB

[Got da Penny]

I believe the DSC pin was worn on a veterans garrisons cap or those WWII black veteran baseball caps you see most of them wearing.

 

i usually guess the patches with "pigtails" or string to be Vietnam to Post VN era.

 

CS