world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It looks as if this Doughboy has pinned a likeness of the 28th Division insignia onto his overseas cap. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 18th, 29th and 32nd Division pins Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 33rd, 34th and 38th Division pins Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Some aviation related pins comprised of a 94th Aero Squadron pin placed below the aviator's wing worn by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, and what I assume to be a pin in the form of an airplane prop placed above the wings worn by the pilot on the left. The inset shows a U.S. Navy Air Service roundel. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Some more aero squadron pins representing the 20th Aero Squadron, the 94th Aero Squadron, and the 248th Aero Squadron. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Even more aero squadron pins. This time the 93rd Aero Squadron and the 99th Aero Squadron. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 A few more aero squadron pins made up of the (clockwise from upper left) 95th Aero Squadron, 12th Aero Squadron, the Lafayette Escadrille, and another 94th Aero Squadron. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 YMCA pin, Friends of the Quakers pin, and a Red Cross pin. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Miscellaneous pins comprised of a patriotic flag pin, gold star mother's pin, and a military order of the cootie pin. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Discharge buttons in bronze for any soldier who was honorably discharged and in silver for all soldiers who were wounded or gassed in action. Sandwiched between the bronze and silver discharge buttons is a non-regulation discharge pin showing what I assume to be a point up discharge stripe. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 This image from a period publication illustrates lapel buttons for a Distinguished Service Medal (left) and the Distinguished Service Cross (right). Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 A pair of veterans pins surrounding an unusual artillery branch of service pin. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Last one ... a pin depicting the likeness of a Native American Indian. The purpose or significance of which is unknown. Does anybody care to guess? Link to post Share on other sites
cutiger83 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Great collection of items! Thanks so much for posting all of these. I feel like this one should be pinned so others can easily reference. ...Kat Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Excellent additions WWINerd! "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 1919 ad for an unofficial world war veterans lapel button: "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 A follow-up to post #12. It seems this is the source of contention in that other editorial: "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here's a couple of pins that eluded me during my initial search for photos. Another Red Cross pin and a curious Quartermaster Corps pin. Could the inverted triangle background shape represent an affiliation with the YMCA? Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Here are a few more WW I vintage lapel buttons/pins, from left to right: USMC Honorable Discharge, 5th Division pin on the overseas cap, and a 638th Pursuit Squadron pin.. Link to post Share on other sites
patrick_usmc Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Last one ... a pin depicting the likeness of a Native American Indian. The purpose or significance of which is unknown. Does anybody care to guess? Perhaps 2nd Division? Always looking for items from these men (family members): Even if not to buy, to know where they are would be great. Cornelius Doherty - 108th Field Artillery, Pennsylvania NG, WWI Joseph A. Doherty - 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd ID. KIA March 3, 1944. Harry Riley - 62nd Armored Field Artillery Bn, Died August 13, 1944. Robert Lester Mahler - I/3/24, 4th Marine Div. WIA March 8, 1945. Thomas R. Riley - USAAF Joshua L. Doherty - With a Seabee Unit, I believe. Ens. Alex A. Gorski, USNR - Died as a POW, January 28, 1945. Capt. Henry Gorski, USN (ret.) Remembering their service and sacrifice. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I thought I'd add some additional images of WW I era pins and lapel buttons ... Three discharge buttons - the first being in the form of a collar disc. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 A handful of 26th 'Yankee' Division lapel buttons. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 A hodgepodge of pins and buttons comprised of: from left to right, Women's War Relief Corps, an interesting machine gun branch of service pin, a Nebraska Red Cross (?) pin, and an enameled 42nd or 'Rainbow' Division insignia at the top. Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 A couple of aviation related pins - an unknown aero squadron, and an aviation industry workers pin Link to post Share on other sites
world war I nerd Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 A trio of Salvation army pins and buttons. Link to post Share on other sites
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