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4 ea: WW2 Distinctive Insignia Enamel Pins

4 ea: WW2 Distinctive Insignia Enamel Pins

1 ea: World War 2 Distinctive Insignia Enamel Pin: Pacific Ocean Area.*Pins are much more colorful and in better condition than shown. Standard clasp back for the period. The finish appears to be enamel.
1 ea: World War 2 Distinctive Insignia Enamel Pin: 43rd Infantry Division.*Pins are much more colorful and in better condition than shown. Standard clasp back for the period. The finish appears to be enamel.
2 ea: World War 2 Distinctive Insignia Enamel Pin: Western Pacific Forces.*Pins are much more colorful and in better condition than shown. Standard clasp back for the period. The finish appears to be enamel.

Original pins, not a reproduction. Slight scratching on pins due to improper storage, does not affect pins in a significant manner.
New, no makers marks visible on back of pins.
Era: WWII
Size: Varies, Approximately .75" to 1"

3 ea: WW2 Army Medical Corps Caduceus Pins

3 ea: WW2 Army Medical Corps Caduceus Pins

Item: 3 ea:
Original pins, not a reproduction. Original cardstock included as shown.
New, no markings.
Era: WWII
Size: 1" x 1"

3 pc: WW2 USMC EGA Uniform collar set Marine Corps

3 pc: WW2 USMC EGA Uniform collar set Marine Corps

Item: 3 pieces: WW2 USMC EGA Uniform collar set Marine Corps
2 ea: 1937 USMC EGA Uniform collar set Marine Corps. Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) collar pins. Screwback. I'm guessing these are brass. Size: 1" x .75"
1 ea: USMC EGA Officer's Uniform pin, Marine Corps. Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) Officer's pins with detached rope. Screwback. I'm guessing this is brass, and a hat pin. Size: 1.5" x1.75"
Original pins, not a reproduction
Used, no markings
Era: WWII

3 ea: WW2 Air Force Machinist Mate Pins

3 ea: WW2 Air Force Machinist Mate Pins

Item: 3 ea: World War 2 Air Force Machinist Mate Pins. Gold wings with silver propeller, backed by two pins. Probably collar pins
Original pins, not a reproduction. Original cardstock included as shown.
New. Marked with patent numbers on pin backs
Era: WWII
Size: 1" x .75"

 

Correction: Someone pointed out to me a correction to the above WW2 Officer's Pins Identification: The winged propellor is AAF officers collar insignia.

3 ea: WW2 Gemsco Honorable Discharge Pins

3 ea: WW2 Gemsco Honorable Discharge Pins

Item: 3 ea: World War 2 Gemsco Honorable Discharge Pins. Single pair of gold wings, with a silver star and center red dot, alloy unknown. Single screw back. Pins are much more colorful and in better condition than shown.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Original cardstock included as shown.
New, no marks viewable.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"

1 ea: ORIGINAL WW2 CBI Lapel Pin 24K GP Glass RARE

Item: 1 ea: World War 2 CBI Lapel Pin.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Glass topper, paper design. Item marked on back of pin: Craft Insignia Inc, NYC. 24K Gold Plate.
I believe this is a new item, never used. Item scuffed due to improper storage with other pins. Have not attempted to clean pin back or glass. Screwback.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"

1 ea: ORIGINAL WW2 42nd Lapel Pin 24K GP Glass RARE

Item: 1 ea: World War 2 42nd Infantry Division Lapel Pin.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Glass topper, paper design. Item marked on back of pin: Craft Insignia Inc, NYC. 24K Gold Plate.
I believe this is a new item, never used. Item scuffed due to improper storage with other pins. Have not attempted to clean pin back or glass. Screwback.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"

1 ea: ORIGINAL WW2 7th Army Lapel Pin 24K GP Glass RARE

Item: 1 ea: World War 2 7th Army Lapel Pin.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Glass topper, paper design. Item marked on back of pin: Craft Insignia Inc, NYC. 24K Gold Plate.
I believe this is a new item, never used. Item scuffed due to improper storage with other pins. Have not attempted to clean pin back or glass. Screwback.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"

1 ea: ORIGINAL WW2 6th Army Lapel Pin 24K GP Glass RARE

Item: 1 ea: World War 2 6th Army Lapel Pin.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Glass topper, paper design. Item marked on back of pin: Craft Insignia Inc, NYC. 24K Gold Plate.
I believe this is a new item, never used. Item scuffed due to improper storage with other pins. Have not attempted to clean pin back or glass. Screwback.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"

1 ea: ORIGINAL WW2 9th Army Lapel Pin 24K GP Glass RARE

Item: 1 ea: World War 2 9th Army Lapel Pin.
Original pins, not a reproduction. Glass topper, paper design. Item marked on back of pin: Craft Insignia Inc, NYC. 24K Gold Plate.
I believe this is a new item, never used. Item scuffed due to improper storage with other pins. Have not attempted to clean pin back or glass. Screwback.
Era: WWII
Size: .5" x .5"