Brian Keith Posted March 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2008 BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted March 21, 2008 Backs BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted March 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2008 Nice pins Brian, does the top Gold Star pin have initials engraved into it? Also, do you know what the bottom one with the black border represents ? Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted March 21, 2008 Yes, it has been issued, the initials are "P.E.H." it was a flea market find in Indiana and I don't have any other info. The other pins were probably made during the war, The top two could date to WW I or WW II, the bottom one, with he black border, has a sliding catch that is generally noted as post WW I construction. The top retangular pin appears hand engraved, the back is unmarked. The middle retangular pin with two stars is marked "Sterling". The bottom retangular pin is marked "10K". As the retangular pins are not government issued, different makers came up with their own to sell, but they are based on the common "in service" pins and flags of that came about during WW I. I believe the black border one just further indicates mourning the dead. Glad you like seeing them. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted March 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2008 I do very much! Thanks for the additional info Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted March 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 29, 2008 Brian, Nice pins ! I've looked and looked for these style pins but have only been able to purchase the one I show here. I assume this is more a WWI version based on the style of pinback. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted March 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted March 29, 2008 here's the flip side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted March 30, 2008 Hello, I would "assume" it dates to WW I also. But it may have been it the "attic" for a number of years prior! I assume this is more a WWI version based on the style of pinback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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