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It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen. It demonstrated that the japanese mainland was vulnerable to american air attack, served as retaliation for the attack on pearl harbor, and. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. Wwii us tan cotton honorable discharge emblem ruptured duck patch each p5080 new vintage original unissued condition patch fresh out of the original wwii boxes as shown.
The ruptured duck is stars and stripes new veteranfocused blog. A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a lapel. The jacket has on it the ruptured duck insignia which was sewn on after discharge, the adsec patch, tech sgts stripes, us and signal corps brass collar insignia, good conduct medal and ribbon, unit citation award, european african middle eastern ribbon bar with 2 battle stars and the american campaign ribbon bar. Common myths about the honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. Ruptured duck llc is a service disabled veteran owned small business that provides an extensive array of commercial and customized products, logistical and supply solutions to the aerospace and defense industries. Wwi, wwii, vietnam war miscellaneous anderson militaria. The ruptured duck was a common nickname given to this eagle badge which was issued to wwii service men who had completed their active duty and were honorably discharged. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage.
The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a. This goldtone button hole pin has some minor wear, but is in overall great shape for its age. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria. Eighty doolittle raiders boarded the uss hornet cv8 in alameda on their way to surprise japan.
Uyg0106 late wwiikorean war era us general purpose sling. Rupture duck wwii patch military uniform supply, inc. The honorable service lapel button, sometimes called the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. The purpose of the patch was to allow civilian police officers and military police to recognize the honorably discharged so. The doolittle raid, also known as the tokyo raid, was an air raid on 18 april 1942 by the united states on the japanese capital tokyo and other places on honshu during world war ii. Ww2 major league baseball ruptured duck patches homefront. Ruptured duck is a slang term for the honorable service lapel button awarded between september 1939 and december 1946 to the honorably discharged us servicemen and women of wwii.
It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. The ruptured duck, an old award dating back to world war ii. On display at the pacific coast air museum in santa rosa, california. Uwi0119 wwii era us army air force patch our price. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. The ruptured duck is a fantastic company to deal with.
Ive also ordered some unique items in the past and it came with a typed and signed letter from bill explaining exactly what he perceived it to be and listed the provenance. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. A veteran would wear the ruptured duck pin on his military uniform to denote that he was an. Ww2 us army ruptured duck honorable discharge khaki twill. The honorable discharge lapel pin the ruptured duck is the official. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured duck, llc.
The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in world war ii. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines ebay. Details about ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines. Dating back to world war ii and before, stars and stripes has been the leading news source for u. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of. This jacket was manufactured by sigmund eisner company, dated june 10 1944, is size 36r, has a third army patch on the left shoulder, an 11th armored division patch on the right shoulder, felt tech 5th grade rank, seven ribbon bars, coast artillery collar brass, ruptured. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. This original patch from ww ii has gone through some changes over the years, and although it has been assigned to various squadrons like vf84 and vf103, it still continues to retain the original look in one form or another. The perfect combination of personalized service, product knowledge and competitive pricing will push ruptured duck to the front of the pack as a leading supplier to the us armed forces. The purpose of the patch was to allow civilian police officers and military police to recognize the honorably discharged so they wouldnt be arrested as deserters. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines.
The purpose of the patch, and later pin, was to permit honorably discharged military personnel to wear their uniform for a period of time after they left. The pin was embossed with the image of an eagle within a circle, but became affectionately known as the ruptured duck by wisecracking soldiers ruptured was a slang term for suffering from a hernia. More formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The one on the actual ruptured duck, however, may have been just slightly different, with donald duck wearing a sidecap. Honorable service lapel pin world war ii honorable discharge pin was a token of appreciation given to every american service member who was discharged during and after world war ii for service between september 1939 and december 1946.
Military antiques museum has no sympathies with any past or present parties or military regimesexcept the united states of america. Ruptured duck bill shea had great items but are priced too high. Greetings, a friend of mine collects all things ruptured duck related so each christmas i try to find something to add to his collection. Ww2 ruptured duck honorable service discharge button. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. I personally collect ww2 patches and do enjoy the home front patches as well. United states navy rank insignia world war ii wiki fandom. Lawson asked a crewman to create a caricature of donald duck with crutches wearing pilots headphones. What was the significance of the ruptured duck and was it only for navy servicemen.
It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. Ww2 ruptured duck honorable service discharge button this vintage ww2 ruptured duck honorable service discharge button is in great condition and is ready to ship. This jacket was manufactured by sigmund eisner company, dated june 10 1944, is size 36r, has a third army patch on the left shoulder, an 11th armored division patch on the right shoulder, felt tech 5th grade rank, seven ribbon bars, coast artillery collar brass, ruptured duck patch, one service stripe and three overseas bars. Our items are offered for historical, educational, reference, or collecting value only. May 15, 2008 my father served in the navy in ww ii and received the ruptured duck when he was discharged. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. The ruptured duck pin and embroidered patch was invented as a way to allow military soldiers who were no longer on active duty to continue to wear their uniforms while they made their way back home.
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