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    • Halcyon
      Thanks for the quick input! I am not familiar with militaria insignia so this little titbit is interesting that there could be another piece. The ring has a spring mechanism that opens like a necklace catch. I was entertaining that means it could be worn as a pendant but it would be upside down 🙃  I don’t have a coin handy but used a ruler, it is about 1 1/4 inches across.   
    • KurtA
      That’s really nice!  I would say you are correct in believing it is a sweetheart pin- a gold chain would connect to the other missing part.  The missing part may be an officer’s rank insignia.   Based on the direction the eagle’s head is pointing, it is post 1941 manufacture.   Can you post another photo with a coin next to it to provide size context? 
    • adda91
    • Halcyon
      Hi all, I collect vintage Tiffany items and came to acquire this badge, which from my limited research seems to point to a navy officer beret badge? It is sterling and 14k gold. I am curious what that ring at the bottom might be used for. To attach a chain to keep the brooch safe? Will this be a sweetheart pin?  It weighs 7g in total.  thanks for any insight!   
    • VMI88
      I agree 100% with everything you say, and it also doesn't help that this was a "universal" camouflage that was worn everywhere in the world.  In other words, there's nothing special about them like there is with desert camo or jungle fatigues.  A set without provenance could have been worn in theater or worn by someone who washed out of basic training.
    • Minuteman
      During World War Two it appeared as though militaries largely emulated the design of British uniforms all green or similar.    After some point militaries began emulating the style worn by U.S. military personnel which is camoflogue. 
    • hyrax222
      Doh!   I leared something new! Thank you.   hyrax222
    • KurtA
      If that insignia was Chinese-made (as I think one should be), I’d expect the yellow and blue sections to be silk rather than felt.   I don’t care for it.  
    • McLenn2025
      A "cracker jack" impression would be interesting. Burning the waste is extremely important to maintain hygiene, but this is seldomly portrayed... I can't imagine why... ;)
    • militariaone
      It's a British L3A1 Bayonet see below.   Best,   V/r Lance    
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