LtDan Posted March 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2019 Hello, I recently bought this 94th Aero Squadron "Hat in the Ring" lapel pin at an auction. Just wanted to know if anyone has a link to an original one. While researching this pin I found a link to quality reproductions.......which makes me think my pin may be a reproduction. http://www.1903.com/WWI-94th-Aero-Squadron-Hat-in-the-Ring-Sterling-Pin-p163.html Mine is marked with the "800" . Any help or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted March 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2019 I agree that you found your answer. Looks like the same pin only someone aged yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2019 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtDan Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks....that's what I thought. I'd like to see an original one if anyone has photos. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne-Hunter Posted March 29, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 29, 2019 There is another version of the 94th Aero pin done in a very similar manner with screw posts in the 1980s that is a reproduction as well. It was cast if I remember correctly, but unmarked. I will have to see if I can find photos. I have never seen an original WW1 94th pin. Rickenbacker gave out WW2 versions to 94th Fighter Squadron pilots in North Africa in like 1942. I have seen two of these over the years and they have a horizontal locking pin and may be marked sterling. There are many fakes of this pin. Best ABN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtDan Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks ABN. I'd be interested in those photos if you happen to find them. I'd also like to see photos of the originals that Rickenbacker gave out during WW2, if anyone has those. Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Rifleman Posted May 19, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2020 So are there any "originals" to the WWI period? Or were the pins first created when distributed by Rickenbacker during WWII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 21, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 2:16 PM, Basic Rifleman said: So are there any "originals" to the WWI period? Or were the pins first created when distributed by Rickenbacker during WWII? Note the Hat in the Ring pin on his chest. There are WWI examples out there. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Rifleman Posted May 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 21, 2020 That's great news! And thanks for taking the time to post this, Allan. I searched this site and others, and didn't really find a proven example of a WWI Hat in the Ring. I love that photos exist of men wearing them... Would you happen to know where I might find a known example of what a WWI period piece might look like (front and back). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Rifleman Posted May 24, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 24, 2020 Could this be an original? I will try posting in the "Is this real?" section as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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