The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck dover army navy store. More formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The honorable discharge emblem was to be worn on military uniforms by those who were honorably discharged or separated from the military. Shop top fashion brands applique patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Wwii german reichs level political leader armband and collar tab grouping. The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. What would be the purpose of wearing a discharge patch when. The current army, coast guard and navy pins sometimes issued to retirees are honorable service pins that are authorized principally to age and medical retirees. 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.
Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. The artifact is a long wool winter coat in army green. The ruptured duck is the only official allbranch honorable discharge lapel pin. All us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. For more information on this ebay item customer service 7 days a week 7 am to 5 pm pst. Wwii us army wool double breasted excellent coat ruptured. Shirley said that the insignia was given to soldiers who were honorably discharged. Army patches ssis are wwii style nonmerrowed edges, unless otherwise indicated. The discharge pin or patch was issued to discharged soldiers and was worn above the right breast pocket.
Display your service and commitment to the united states of america with pride. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Did any other service have them, and if so which ones and what did they look like. Ww2 us army sergeants jacket with theater made hand sewn heavy cotton china burma india patch, 10th air force and ruptured duck patch. Usa military medals is proud to be your one stop shop for military patches, morale patches, acu patches, and more. The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch when you shop the largest. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin.
Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who. Washington officials from walmart say they have hired more than 20,000 veterans since memorial day, following their commitment to find a job for any veteran who recently left the military. Ww2 us army usn usmc honorable discharge wwii victory ruptured duck patch khaki. S military army ruptured duck honorable discharge uniform patch. 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. Wwii german army cavalry standard bearer sleeve patch. 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. It was a patch given to honorably discharged servicemembers following world war two, given the fact that possessing civilian clothes during wartime service was forbidden, so upon their discharge, many of the veterans only had the uniforms they were issued, so the honorable service patch, or commonly known as the ruptured duck was to signify that the. Ww2 us army sergeants jacket wcbi, 10th air force and. Items for sale all insignia, badges, awards, and medals. Page 1 of 2 discharge patches posted in army and usaaf. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch.
Recalling my own time in service, a sailor, marine, soldier or airman is always on duty and. Ruptured duck discharge patch wwii us army usmc navy air force patches. Us army pin or patch the discharge pin was a diamond shaped pin with an eagle inside a circle, just as you described. On the lapel is sewn an insignia known as a ruptured duck patch. During world war ii, members of the armed forces were forbidden to possess. What does the ruptured duck military patch look like answers. Ww2 army usmc navy usaaf honorable discharge ruptured duck khaki patch nice. Olive drab in color, cotton poplin outer, and semilined wool interior. Ww2 vintage us army ruptured duck patch olive drab od. This genuine wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin military insignia is made in the usa and serves as united states army insignia. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Includes the ruptured duck patch which most often signifies an honorable discharge from the army during the ww2 erra.
Us army soldiers wear patches on their right sleeve of their combat uniform and sometimes on their left sleeve. Because military personnel were not allowed to wear their uniforms after they were discharged, and because many were unable to purchase. It wasnt able to return from the bombing mission over tokyo. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a. Patches branch patches army patches marine patches navy patches air force patches coast guard patches. The honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin display and. 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. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch when you shop the largest online selection at. We have seen here the army ruptured duck, and the usmc white diamond discharge patches. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck.
Let us honor our american warriors and show our military pride by wearing. The main purpose of this patch was it allowed the gi to travel home while wearing his uniform and not be ordered around by an officer. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. Original and authentic ww2 german cloth insignia for sale by the ruptured duck. It was warn on the right breast of the uniform and signified that, even though you were in uniform, you had completed your service. Military patches, us army patches, acu patches usamm. All military service branches, active, reserve and guard are applicable. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin army insignia. So the military had to come up with a distinguishing device for discharged veterans. All insignia, badges, awards, and medals thumbnail.
The original ruptured duck ditched in the sea in near shangchow, china in 1942. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured duck, llc. It replaces all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins or buttons and is retroactive to the revolutionary war. Product description this wwii ruptured duck honorable discharge ball cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Dating back to world war ii and before, stars and stripes has been the leading news source for u. Please be advised that we do not affix patches to garments nor tailoring of any kind. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage. 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.
Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. Have no idea if this was turned in and issued to a german pow or if he was a pow. Believe this to be 3rdlast generation of this coat from 1943. 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. Click here for an important message about soldout merchandise. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. Greetings, a friend of mine collects all things ruptured duck related so each christmas i try to find something to add to his collection. I can comprehend the reasons to acknowledge honorable service, however. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured. The arms reach far into space, the body stretches in the jump, hurtles into the depth, torn away, until the chute brakes the dead fall and the paratrooper like a pendulum floats to earth a paratrooper. Wwii us army usmc navy air force patches thumbnail. The duck was actually an eagle, but military members.
The military definitions of discharge and service are not to be confused as meaning. It got its nickname ruptured duck from the ugly eagle in the center. The ruptured duck was the nickname of a world war ii north american aviation b25b mitchell medium bomber sn 402261 piloted by lt. The award was commonly called the ruptured duck by veterans. All items are verified to be wwii period items by ww2 historian bill shea. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality.
I personally collect ww2 patches and do enjoy the home front. The united states navy is the naval warfare service branch of the united states armed forces. The aircraft was one of sixteen b25bs which participated in the doolittle raid on japan commanded by lieutenant colonel later general jimmy doolittle. The purpose of the patch, and later pin, was to permit honorably discharged military personnel to. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck embroidered breast patch military. The honorable discharge lapel pin the ruptured duck is the official emblem of honorable discharge for all service branches of all eras. The ruptured duck is no longer distributed by the military. It was issues either as a patch or a pin patch was more common. For details about how to affix this insignia click here. Wwii us army ike jacket field wool od usaaf far east ssi ruptured duck sz 36 s.
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