gijoeonthego Posted July 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2017 Hi Everyone, Attached is my grandfather's American Legion cap and armband. He died in 1967. He was in Post 61 Gildford, Montana. The post was established in 1938. Does anybody recognize what the armband was used for? I have searched the internet, nothing. Talked to some Legion members that been members for 50 years, do not recognize it. What do you think? Sorry about the picture.Thank you for all your help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted July 31, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2017 I have collected American Legion items for a decade now and I have not really seen an arm band like this. Since close to the beginning of 1919 the hats have had the post that they represent. So why would you need an armband? Parade, convention (state, national), etc.... Your guess is as good as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2017 Might have been worn while attending military funerals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2017 Might have been worn while attending military funerals. A mourning band was my thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBeyer Posted August 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2017 I, too, thought it would be for use at a funeral. But, that is only a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now