Phantomf4 Posted December 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2014 Looking to find out what, why and when this thing was used, why the serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted December 29, 2014 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 29, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2014 That's the UN crest, so it's UN related...JSA is the Joint Security Area in Korea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Security_Area Looks like maybe it hung from a pocket button, maybe a serialized badge of some type (141) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 29, 2014 Agreed JSA UN Command http://www.f-106deltadart.com/Korea-DMZ/uncommand.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted December 29, 2014 That's the UN crest, so it's UN related...JSA is the Joint Security Area in Korea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Security_Area Looks like maybe it hung from a pocket button, maybe a serialized badge of some type (141) Hey, if you look at the picture of the south Korean guard inside the building, looks like he's wearing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted December 29, 2014 Yeah it appears these are the badges worn by the South Korean Guards that guard the crossing from north to south, decided to look on ebay and found a couple, none with serial number and there kinda pricey. I wonder if any Americans wore these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted December 30, 2014 Share #7 Posted December 30, 2014 Yes, they did. At least when I was stationed in the ROK, 1983-84. These came in metal pocket hangers and embroidered versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted December 30, 2014 Yes, they did. At least when I was stationed in the ROK, 1983-84. These came in metal pocket hangers and embroidered versions. Thanks for the info, did the guys who wore them only in the JSA compound? And do you know why they were numbered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted December 31, 2014 Share #9 Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks for the info, did the guys who wore them only in the JSA compound? And do you know why they were numbered? JSA security personnel and I believe they were signed for by number to make them accountable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted December 31, 2014 I was thinking that also. I wonder how many are out there. hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted January 29, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 29, 2015 These were worn by both Korean and U.S. personnel serving in the JSA. I've been looking for one of these that was worn by an American MP. Would you consider selling it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomf4 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted January 29, 2015 Sure send me a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted June 14, 2020 Share #13 Posted June 14, 2020 A buddy of mine served there and explained that they were issued by number and then turned back in. 1st platoon had three digits starting with the number one, second platoon three digits starting with the number two and so on. HQ personnel had single or double digit numbers. They exist on ebay for $50-100+ but are fairly uncommon. What's rare are the JSA personalized mugs (named) and the custom embroidered baseball caps. Also original brassards are quite rare. A custom cap was embroidered for each member once accepted and trained. The cap was hung up in the bar until the day you left the unit. You would wear the cap only then, drinking a mix of alcohol from the custom mug, being roasted by team members. The mug must be consumed prior to the end of the roast. Check the JSA topics on the USMF Facebook page. I've posted pictures there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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