Key for identification of shoulder sleeve insignia of world. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Many major league baseball teams wore special uniform patches throughout world war ii, but the ruptured duck patch was a source of pride for those returning ballplayers who served in the conflict. What was the point system for discharge in world war 2.
The back has some slight glue residue on it from the veterans scrap book. It was an eagle in a circle badge sewn in yellow thread on an olive drab diamond that was worn over the right breast pocket on the class a dress tunic. Honorable discharge this patch was issued to soldiers who sucessfully completed their tour of duty. Comes from the fact that horses suffering from emphysema, in the age of cavalry, were considered as good for nothing the honorable discharge pin or patch was given to soldiers who were discharged. Common myths about the honorable discharge the american war. Aug 25, 2017 the series ship and shore unit war diaries, 51942 91945 series consists of war diaries submitted by district coast guard officers dcgo and ship officers during world war ii. You must submit one of the following documents displaying your discharge character as honorable. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered. Box 1 name, make note of the spelling of the name, how it is spelled here is also how it was spelled.
The patch and pin were also intended to replace and supersede all previous honorable discharge devices. Make offer 12 original wwii us ruptured duck honorable discharge. American military patches, other insignia and decorations of. Soldier must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. On the world war 2 era wd ago form 5355, which was the fourpage honorable discharge form, there is a code or reference in box 32 battles and campaigns which on my fatherinlaws form says rhineland. The honorable service lapel button, also known as the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. The honorable discharge ruptured duck the american war. Use the research wiki articles at world war ii united states military records, 1941 to. Original ww2 us ruptured duck honorable discharge veteran patch.
Moderator on wehrmachtawards forum, us militaria forum and. Eugene termini had been trying for years to track the medals down, which for. Us military medals and ribbons are properly worn on chests, lapels and collars of conventional civilian dress. Ruptured duck wwii army war honorable discharge veteran. This portrait, titled the patriot by the great american artist andrew wyeth depicts aef veteran, sergeant ralph cline of the 64 th infantry regiment, 7 th division. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch.
Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. One, the period of mobilization which extended from september 1940 to the latter part of 1942. For more information on this ebay item customer service 7 days a week 7 am to 5 pm pst. Eligibility requirements are honorable federal military service between 8 september 1939 and 31 december 1946. The army board for correction of military records unanimously agreed in june to change henrys discriminatory blue discharge from 1945 to honorable. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. The felt looks black in most light but can appear to be a very dark blue. How to read we ago form 5355 discharge papers wwii forums. The main series of wwii army unit records is the world war ii operations reports, 19401948 in records of the adjutant generals office, 1917 record group 407. American military insignia of world war two illustrates a collection of patches or shoulder sleeve insignia and other insignia and decorations of the united states armed forces used during the second world war. What was the reason all veterans got the lame duck patch.
Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers. Submitted elgin, il a 92yearold elgin man finally received the medals awarded to him during world war ii. Meaning of go 33 wd 45 on a wwii veterans discharge there are many posts made to internet forums with a question about what go 33 40 wd 45 or some similar entry means in field 32. The army issued red discharge chevrons during and after world war one 19171919 that were worn pointup on the lower right sleeve of the tunic or overcoat. I just gained a world of information on my fathers honorable discharge papers by reading your post. Battles and campaigns of a world war ii veterans honorable discharge report of separation.
Problems or concerns, please message us 3 inches thematsa store 300728024798. Honorable service lapel button world war ii victory medal. All personnel with discharge dates 1947 to 1953 marine corps. It was given to soldiers to wear on their uniform so that they could continue to wear their uniform after their discharge. Note that the red discharge chevron can just be seen on the sergeants left sleeve. The unforms and equipment employed was very antiquated, most of it dated back to world war one. Just before and just after world war two september 1939 december 1946 the army issued the honorable discharge insignia or ruptured duck. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge insignia. What is a world war 2 military pin circular shaped with a bird in the center with its wings extended outside of the circle. Original ww2 us ruptured duck honorable discharge veteran. Army order of displaywear the american war library. Original unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch embroidered on khaki twill, cut edge.
Enlisted discharge dates 1885 to 1953 officers discharge dates 1902 to 1953 air force. During world war ii, members of the armed forces were forbidden to possess civilian clothing unless. Actually, the plan for a multiservice branch, universal honorable discharge lapel patch originated. American military patches, other insignia and decorations of world war two by dr. The dcgo diaries include a compiled weekly report from memorandums, reports, and meeting minutes on operational, personnel, intelligence, legal, and medical activities. Our 15 year old son an avid history enthusiast received a copy of his greatgrandfathers enlisted record and report of separation. World war ii us army tan ruptured duck discharge patch. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. This patch is made of felt and embroidered with gold thread. The honorable service lapel button sometimes called the honorable discharge lapel pin or ruptured duck was issued to members of the armed forces when they were honorably discharged during world war ii. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured. The pin version of the patch was intended to permit civilian dressed, honorable discharged personnel to identify their former military status easily when applying for work or veterans benefits. Meaning of go 33 wd 45 on a wwii veterans discharge.
Look for clues about where he or she lived and served. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. Common myths about the ruptured duck pin the american war. Nearly 75 years after he was forced out of the army because he was black, world war ii veteran nelson henry jr. World war ii honorable discharge service award medals. Would the discharge patch find its way onto any future uniforms one might wear, such as if one were to reup in the same or a different branch. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. What would be the purpose of wearing a discharge patch when discharge by definition means taking off the uniform. What is a world war 2 military pin circular shaped with a.
Our wwii meritorious unit citation patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. The patch was sewn onto a veterans service coat upon leaving military service. Weve been told that this honorable discharge patch was only used during the second world war. 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. Advanced service rating score military wiki fandom. It had seen some improvement when compared to its much cruder descendant. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable. The textual reference archives ii branch at the national archives at college park, maryland, has custody of several series of records related to world war ii army units. Worn above the right breast pocket by army personnel having been honorably discharged from the service in world war ii. It allowed the uniform to be worn for 30 days after discharge due to clothing shortages and also indicated the soldier was not awol. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin criteria.
These men and women are our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings. Enlisted discharge dates 1912 to 1953 officers discharge dates 1917 to 1953 navy. Wwii 1943 us army enlisted man jacket when the united states entered world war two much of the military was unprepared for combat. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. World war ii honorable discharge worn above the right breast pocket by army personnel having been honorably discharged from the service in world war ii. Dec 21, 2011 the honorable service lapel button sometimes called the honorable discharge lapel pin or ruptured duck was issued to members of the armed forces when they were honorably discharged during world war ii. The institute of heraldry notes that the emblem will be worn as a badge of honor indicative of honest and faithful service while a member of the armed forces during world war ii.
The site also gives information of interest to a collector. My name is daniel griffin, and i have been a collector and dealer in original military antiques and collectibles for over 40 years. I mean, it would be worn for what, a matter of days at most. An honorable discharge is when you are sent back home because of a medical problem or your time in the military was done asked in world war 1. Honorable discharge insignia air mobility command museum. The honorable discharge emblem was to be worn on military uniforms by those who were honorably discharged or separated from the military. Key for identification of shoulder sleeve insignia of. The economy was on a war footing and military leaders wanted to not encourage desertion and if captured, a soldier in uniform was entitled to his geneva rights whereas a soldier in civilian clothes could be summarily executed as a spy. Vintage wwii honorable discharge patch military uniform sew on embroidered patch emblem militaria collectible panchospickers panchospickers.
Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the right breast of the tunic, allowed its wearer to wear his or her uniform for up to thirty days subsequent to. This is a new old stock piece, it was never sewn on to a uniform. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. I am a life member of the forks of the delaware arms association as well as a life member of the ohio valley military society.
Finding your world war i veteran at the national archives at. This is a sailors dress blues uniform blue with white trim and with yellow honorable discharge patch hand stitched on the chest. Contentsshow history as the end of the war in europe became a reality, the us war department began planning for the redeployment of army personnel following the end of. The dress blues jumper has a gold honorable discharge patch on the chest and a boatswains mate patch on the right arm. Key for identification of shoulder sleeve insignia of world war two allows the user to identify unknown patches.
Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered ruptured duck patch. A button of goldcolor metal consists of an eagle perched within a ring composed of a chief and vertical stripes. More formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. From the standpoint of hospitalization in the united states, world war ii can be divided into two periods. Old world war ii united states navy sailors blue wool uniform.
Large 1940s world war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck door hanger free shipping interiorvintage. World war ii veteran receives longoverdue honor 6abc. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. 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. Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who. 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 military service due to their inability to afford civilian. During world war 2, soldiers and sailors were not allowed to have or wear civilian clothes. American military patches, other insignia and decorations. Research a veteran the national wwii museum new orleans. A philly wwii veteran just got an honorable discharge from. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Details about original ww2 us ruptured duck honorable discharge veteran patch embroidered nos. 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 purpose was to allow honorably discharged individuals to wear their uniforms for a period of time after leaving the service if they couldnt afford civilian clothes. I am hoping to assist him in finding more information and this is a dissimilar paper to my personal dd214. Gather facts from sources at home,and talk to relatives. If the veteran is still alive, ask his or her help finding records. The department of defense awarded the button between september 1939 and december 1946, and it was made of gilt brass, except during metal shortages during which it was made of gilt. 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. Actually, the plan for a multiservice branch, universal honorable discharge lapel patch originated in 1919 at the close of wwi. The registry of the american soldier the campaign for the.
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