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ARMY MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SPHYNK STYLE


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3 different, 2 sets, of the older MI insignia. One set & single have the snowflake pattern and the other set is marked, A.E. CO UTICA NY.

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Those are really cool. I know I should just look it up, but do you know the period of time these were used?

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1923-1962. Actually name is

Military Intelligence (USAR)

 

 

 

Golden Yellow andPurple Piping 1923-1962 The insignia was authorized on 30 July 1923. The thirteen stripes on the shield converge toward a common point at the center where sits the sphinx, the symbol of wisdom and strength, thus symbolizing the collection of information by the Military Intelligence; and conversely from the center after evaluation, the military information is disseminated. The Military Intelligence Branch (USAR) was merged with the newly established Army Intelligence and Security Branch on 1 July 1962,
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I was going through my pins and came across them. I forgot to add that the 1st set with the snowflake back are SCREW back posts.

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