jim_mi Posted April 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 19, 2019 I think this is a second Lieutenant bar. Can anyone positively identify it and the appropriate service branch? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 20, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2019 Would have to see a little more of it, the rear of it in example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_mi Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 20, 2019 Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, it's mounted on a vintage leather Scabbard. It's a clutch back and both posts have been cut off with a small piece of metal apparently soldered on them to hold it onto the leather. The bar is about three quarters of an inch in length, and has a rough surface, sort of corrugated. If it's of any help, the sheath and knife Within appear to be World War II vintage. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 20, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2019 Looks like a WW1 rank insignia for 2nd Lt. There were rank insignas dubbed coffin lid as the raised bars looked like a coffin lid. I actually recall these being more of a version of the bullion style insignias but made of full metal with a bullion embossed design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted April 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2019 Could be a service bar for the police or FD.In the Chicago metro area in the 70's and 80's we wore leather winter coats.Wore the bars on the left sleeve,3 years per bar.May still be available in gold or silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_mi Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted April 20, 2019 Thanks for the replies, guys. I appreciate all the info I can get since I know nothing about rank insignia. I got it when I bought a knife, which I do collect, and was curious. 72PSB- these service Stripes you mention, were they sewn on or pin on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted April 20, 2019 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2019 The were push pin if i recall correctly.I'll dig out my old leather and take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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