Reforger Posted October 25, 2017 Share #51 Posted October 25, 2017 So, I just got this one. It is supposedly from a Korean War vet. While I'm familiar with the solid brass rank insignia, this one is higher quality and stamped. It is definitely Korean made, but I haven't seen any other US rank insignia made like this. The last two photos show it with a Korean insignia for comparison. Does anyone here happen to have some as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted October 25, 2017 Share #52 Posted October 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted October 25, 2017 Share #53 Posted October 25, 2017 Donated to Museum of the Soldier by a local Korean War veteran who was wounded by a landmine on May 7th, 1952 near Kumwha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted August 20, 2019 Share #54 Posted August 20, 2019 HardstripeIs your small SSgt a red USMC one? From Post #45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 25, 2019 Share #55 Posted October 25, 2019 check it out guys! Finally located a photo of these ranks being worn by Marines.https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/12836540574/in/photostream/?fbclid=IwAR26JM7bIMYlPtAH4SZ6Kh0fcMxgCE6HwN_vdVhsSPcl96-tQ77iVhks5OU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted September 2, 2020 Share #56 Posted September 2, 2020 Ok, I think here is one we've all been waiting to see. Korean made Air Force Rank Insignia. This badge is full size and made just like the other ones. It's hard enough finding Korean made Army and Marine Corps insgnia, but these Air Force ones are just about impossible to come by. Below the badge is an awesome photo showing an Airman in Korea, 1953, wearing one of these badges. You can also see a badge attached to the hat in the background. Enjoy. Source: https://flashbak.com/46-gi-snapshots-of-the-korean-war-in-color-400668/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted September 2, 2020 Share #57 Posted September 2, 2020 awesome! had no idea these existed! now we just have to wait til a navy version surfaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 2, 2020 Share #58 Posted September 2, 2020 Great additions Reforger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted September 20, 2020 Share #59 Posted September 20, 2020 I now have an almost complete Army set. The master sergeant and sergeant badges took a while to find. Still need a first sergeant to complete the set, anyone have one they want to part with? The sergeant insignia is interesting because the three chevrons didn't exist during the Korean War (at least not in the Army). That is probably why you see so few of them. It could be that it is from the late 50's after they reintroduced the three chevrons. Another option could be that a Marine wanted a "subdued" sergeant insignia, so they painted it Army dark blue for him. Or some Army sergeant wanted the old three chevrons for some reason. I guess we'll never know for sure. If you look at the back of the sergeant badge, you can see red paint like you find on the Marine Corps version. So they were definitely painting both the Army and USMC insignia at the same place and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reforger Posted May 15, 2021 Share #60 Posted May 15, 2021 Here is another rare Korean made badge I just got: Airman 3rd Class! Made just like the other ones. Having a complete set would be great but I don't think that will ever happen. These are just too rare. Does anyone else have some rare ranks they would like to show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted May 16, 2021 Share #61 Posted May 16, 2021 Pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 25, 2023 Share #62 Posted January 25, 2023 Here' another USAF one, a Pin Back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted January 26, 2023 Share #63 Posted January 26, 2023 Does anyone recognize these chevrons? They're smaller and seem more finely made than the rest of the chevrons in this thread, but definitely seem handmade. I'd guess maybe China from the construction but I've never seen others like this. Does anyone have any information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 4, 2023 Share #64 Posted February 4, 2023 A Army and a Marine Corps E-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 23, 2023 Share #65 Posted February 23, 2023 The Army Pfc one worn by this GI with Billy Graham during his trip in December 1952. Note Graham wears a Chaplain BOS on his Pile Cap, Graham of course not in the Army, though he tried to enlist in WWII as a Chaplain but failed the physical or something and was rejected for military service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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