October 28, 2025Oct 28 #1 This cap was acquired with both pins attached to it. There are no markings on either piece. Could the caterpillar pin have simply been purchased from a BX vender booth?
October 28, 2025Oct 28 #3 I do not think the pins were BX at all. No idea but nice. If you decide to sell let me know I collect 13th BS Vietnam era items,
October 28, 2025Oct 28 Author #4 50 minutes ago, flytiger said: I do not think the pins were BX at all. No idea but nice. If you decide to sell let me know I collect 13th BS Vietnam era items, Thanks a lot for your input. It’s seemingly difficult to locate another unmarked Irving style caterpillar pin of similar quality.
October 28, 2025Oct 28 #5 I have not seen a pin exactly like that one. The US made ones are usually marked, and the UK made ones are generally engraved.
October 28, 2025Oct 28 Author #7 11 minutes ago, KASTAUFFER said: I have not seen a pin exactly like that one. The US made ones are usually marked, and the UK made ones are generally engraved. Thanks for the additional info. I looked through the threads earlier and can see exactly what you are saying. I'm half wondering if the pin (with the non-painted eyes) might actually pre-date the Vietnam War. The 13th BS flew B-26 bombers during the Korean War.
October 28, 2025Oct 28 Author #8 14 minutes ago, yokota57 said: Any chance of a photo of the back of the cap?
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