cthomas Posted March 10, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2016 While rearranging the Riker mounts, I took this snap of some homeless pieces that didn't exactly fit with the collar disc display, nor the officer's insignia case. I dug out an unused, dusty Riker mount...a little elbow grease and they now have a nice clean home. Yes, I realize some pieces are not WWI era. But I don't mind... - Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 10, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2016 That 29th Division Aviation DUI is a really tough one to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted March 10, 2016 That 29th Division Aviation DUI is a really tough one to find. So I hear. Never seen another myself.... It's also featured in Al Barnes' book "Let's Go!: The History of the 29th Infantry Division 1917-2001" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764346369?follow-button-add=B00DVPY2NW_author&keywords=Al%20Barnes%2029th%20Division&qid=1457596744&ref_=sr_1_fkmr2_1&sr=8-1-fkmr2 Regards, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted March 10, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 10, 2016 Very nice Chuck ... many of the designs shown are new to me. I particularly like the one with the horseshoe and the ones within the open circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted March 11, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 11, 2016 I really like that 29th DUI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted March 11, 2016 I believe that 29th Div pin represents the crest of the 104th Squadron (Observation) of the Maryland National Guard, and dates to the early/mid 1920's. If you guys can come up with a more concrete timeline for its use, I'd sure appreciate that. I wasn't joking when I said it's the only example I've seen. - Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidelparatrooper Posted March 11, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 11, 2016 This seems like a good place to ask this. I'm sure you guys are much more knowledgeable out these pins than I am. What can you tell me about this pin that I have? All I know is that it is from the 185th Aero Squadron which was the United States only night fighter squadron of the war. Other than that I know nothing about it, except where it came from. Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee Ragan Posted March 11, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2016 Very nice collection! The small winged prop shown at the bottom with a three blade prop is Nationalist Chinese Air Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted March 11, 2016 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2016 Fantastic collection Chuck! Quite a nice variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted March 12, 2016 This seems like a good place to ask this. I'm sure you guys are much more knowledgeable out these pins than I am. What can you tell me about this pin that I have? All I know is that it is from the 185th Aero Squadron which was the United States only night fighter squadron of the war. Other than that I know nothing about it, except where it came from. Front IMG_0774.JPG This is a very neat pin! I don't remember ever seen its likeness before. It sort of reminds me of an 82nd Division one I have in the collection. If I were to take an educated guess, they were made for the veterans to proudly display their unit/branch of service in the post war years. I do not believe it was anything official worn during the war & is not to be confused with the rare occasion an aviator was caught by the camera wearing his aero squadron pin (indeed, a very rare occurance!). Lee Ragan - THANKS! I had no clue... trenchbuff - that is high praise coming from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted March 12, 2016 Very nice Chuck ... many of the designs shown are new to me. I particularly like the one with the horseshoe and the ones within the open circles. Right on. Many are new to me as well (even after years of collecting), and it makes collecting these pins a constant challenge, albeit a pleasant one I'm also very intrigued by the pieces you pointed out. The ones with the circular background are hard to find. But that horseshoe pin may be a one-of... -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidelparatrooper Posted March 13, 2016 Share #13 Posted March 13, 2016 This is a very neat pin! I don't remember ever seen its likeness before. It sort of reminds me of an 82nd Division one I have in the collection. If I were to take an educated guess, they were made for the veterans to proudly display their unit/branch of service in the post war years. I do not believe it was anything official worn during the war & is not to be confused with the rare occasion an aviator was caught by the camera wearing his aero squadron pin (indeed, a very rare occurance!). Lee Ragan - THANKS! I had no clue... trenchbuff - that is high praise coming from you... Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44-63963 Posted February 11, 2018 Share #14 Posted February 11, 2018 love all your pins, enjoyed viewing them and thanx for sharing with all of us, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhalstead1950 Posted February 11, 2018 Share #15 Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice collection, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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