Up for sale is a pristine, untouched World War II United States Army Officer's estate insignia grouping. This historic lot is exceptionally clean and features highly desirable manufacturer hallmarks, including verified solid Sterling Silver and scarce medical branch variations.
All items are 100% authentic wartime pieces showing excellent period patina. Please see the detailed front and back photos for exact condition and markings.Lot Includes:• Rank Insignia: Three (3) US Army Captain rank bars. Features one matching mirrored pair/rare Juarez Co. shield/arrow symbol on the reverse, plus one extra loose sterling bar. All feature vintage horizontal pin-back mechanisms with rolling-lock catches.
• Medical Corps Insignia: Three (3) rare WWII Physical Therapist (PT) caduceus collar pins. These highly sought-after variants feature the "PT" superimposed over the classic winged staff. Complete with period-correct, early brass safety-pins and smooth "PAT. PENDING" clutch catches.
• Armored Force Insignia: Three (3) WWII Army Tank Corps / Armored Force officer lapel pins displaying the classic World War I Renault tank silhouette. Authentic dual-post design.
• Medal Ribbons & Racks:
• One (1) complete WWII 3-ribbon combat rack featuring the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Service Stars), the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (3 Bronze Service Stars), and the Army of Occupation Medal. Cleanly mounted on a period-correct metal slot-bar.
• One (1) WWII Presidential Unit Citation (Distinguished Unit Citation) ribbon bar in an early 4-tab "slot-back" gold-plated frame with a horizontal safety-pin backing.
• Two (2) standalone ribbon fragments (USMA Cadet Merit & Asiatic-Pacific).
• Patches:
• One (1) authentic, uniform-removed WWII Army Amphibious Forces / Engineer Special Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia patch. Shows beautiful "snowback" white thread tension on the reverse.
• One (1) cloth "Ruptured Duck" Honorable Discharge diamond uniform patch pinned to canvas backing.
• Uniform Buttons & Accents:
• Twelve (12) brass U.S. Army "Great Seal" dress jacket buttons in assorted sizes. Highly collectible reverse hallmarks include "WATERBURY BUTTON CO." and "SCOVILL MFG. CO."
• Two (2) brass "Ruptured Duck" civilian lapel pins with early thread/screw posts.
• Three (3) loose "U.S." collar branch insignia lettering discs.
• Eight (8) plain brass rectangular bar insignia pins.
• Bonus Item: One (1) vintage Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Tenderfoot pin stamped with the "PAT. 1911" date on the back, featuring a mid-century ball-locking safety clasp (dating production to the 1930s/40s).
Shipping & Handling:
Items will be packed with extreme care to ensure the pins, ribbon fabric, and patches are protected during transit. Shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
Please ask any questions before offerding. Thank you for looking and good luck!
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